Preschool Assistant Director

Cadence Academy Preschool • Millsboro, DE

6d • $48,481 - $56,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Cadence Education is hiring a Preschool Assistant Director to lead a preschool in Millsboro, Delaware. The role focuses on creating a safe, welcoming learning environment; building strong relationships with children, families, and staff; leading and developing a team of 20–40 educators; supporting the school’s financial success and program quality; and promoting the school through marketing and community outreach. The Assistant Director also helps ensure compliance with licensing, safety, sanitation, and applicable federal and state regulations, and supports hiring, training, performance reviews, and staff development.

Requirements

• Proven success as an Assistant Director at a large school.
• 3–5 years of hands-on teaching experience.
• Meet state licensing standards, including criminal background screening and fingerprinting.
• Meet one of Delaware’s approved education or training pathways and the experience requirement for that pathway; listed pathways include a CDA, TECE 1 and TECE 2, or nine qualifying college credits.
• Knowledge of national and state education standards, licensing, fire, health, and OSHA regulations.
• Knowledge of USDA Nutritional Standards for Schools.
• At least 21 years old and able to meet corporate driving requirements.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe, welcoming preschool environment where children can learn, play, and grow.
• Build open, positive relationships with parents, staff, and children, including holding one-on-one meetings to discuss each child’s progress.
• Lead, mentor, train, and inspire a team of 20–40 educators.
• Support the school’s financial success while maintaining high-quality programs.
• Participate in marketing events and community outreach.
• Ensure compliance with licensing, safety, sanitation, federal, and state requirements.
• Spearhead hiring, training, and performance reviews, and guide employees toward professional goals.
• Model professionalism, consistency, and passion in interactions.
• Communicate preschool standards and policies clearly.
• Provide strong customer service to parents and families.
• Prioritize safety, compliance, and quality.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and on-demand pay through UKG Wallet.
• 100% childcare tuition discount.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and pet insurance.
• Paid time off that increases with seniority.
• Paid holidays.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Paid CDA.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Professional development.
• Supportive team and a culture that promotes work-life harmony.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed