Preschool Assistant Director
About The Position
Cadence Education is hiring a Preschool Assistant Director to help lead a preschool in Kennesaw, Georgia. The role focuses on creating a safe, welcoming environment where children can learn and grow, while supporting families and leading a team of educators. The Assistant Director mentors staff, supports the quality and financial success of programs, promotes the school through marketing and community outreach, and ensures compliance with licensing, safety, sanitation, and applicable regulations. Responsibilities also include hiring, training, performance reviews, and communicating school standards and policies.
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 the following education and experience pathways: a bachelor’s degree plus at least 6 months in group childcare; a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education; or an associate’s degree or equivalent plus at least 1 year in a supervisory role and at least 2 years in group childcare.
- Deep knowledge of national and state education standards and licensing, fire, health, and OSHA regulations.
- Strong understanding of USDA Nutritional Standards for Schools.
- Be at least 21 years old and meet corporate driving requirements.
Responsibilities
- Create a safe, welcoming preschool environment where children can learn, play, and grow.
- Build open, strong relationships with parents, staff, and children, including hosting one-on-one meetings about each child’s development.
- Lead, train, mentor, and inspire a team of 20–40 educators.
- Support financial success while maintaining high-quality programs.
- Coordinate marketing events and community outreach.
- Ensure compliance with licensing, safety, sanitation, and federal and state regulations.
- Spearhead hiring, training, performance reviews, and staff development plans.
- Model professionalism, consistency, and passion in interactions.
- Communicate preschool standards and policies clearly.
- Deliver excellent customer service to parents and families.
- Prioritize safety, compliance, and quality.
Benefits
- Competitive pay and access to 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 champions work-life harmony.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
