Preschool Director

Golden Pond School • Ashburn, VA

2d • $55,851 - $75,400 • Onsite

About The Position

We are searching for an inspiring Preschool Director to lead our team of childcare visionaries! If you’re driven by a passion for kids and bring leadership experience from childcare, daycare, or early childhood education, this is your moment to steer a vibrant school toward excellence. At Cadence, we’re all about igniting bright futures for children, families, employees, and communities. Our innovative curriculum and nurturing, home-like environments set the gold standard for early education. You’ll lead a dynamic team of fun, talented educators who thrive on collaboration, open communication, and a shared love for child development. We’re not just a preschool—we’re a beacon of learning, and we need your visionary leadership to shine the way! Your Mission as Our Trailblazing Leader: Champion a safe, joyful preschool environment that nurtures every child’s growth and curiosity. Drive the success of our top-tier curriculum, ensuring it exceeds national and state standards. Build strong, open connections with parents, staff, and kids, fostering a tight-knit community. Lead a team of 20–40 educators, mentoring them through training, appraisals, and growth plans. Crush financial and enrollment goals while keeping quality and care first. Shine at marketing events and community outreach to make our school the talk of the town. Ensure full compliance with licensing, safety, and sanitation regulations, plus federal and state laws. Recruit and hire top talent to keep our team unstoppable.

Requirements

• Proven leadership experience at an early childhood education based program with accreditation
• Compliance with state licensing standards at a director level, including but not limited to criminal background screening and fingerprinting
• Minimum requirement of education/experience within one of the following: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university combined with 6+ months of experience in the group care of children – or – Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education - strongly preferred
• State Teaching credential (preferred)
• Comprehensive knowledge of national and state education standards, licensing requirements and procedures, and fire, health, and OSHA regulations
• Strong knowledge of USDA Nutritional Standards for Schools
• Must be at least 21 years old and meet corporate driving requirements
• Valid Driver’s License with a driving record that meets company standards

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education
• State Teaching credential

Responsibilities

• Ensures successful implementation of approved preschool and Kindergarten curriculum by providing and maintaining quality educational programs
• Maintains compliance with accreditation and state licensing requirements as well as all applicable state and federal laws, and school policies and procedures
• Extensive knowledge and understanding National and State Education Standards and maintaining the school at a level exceeding these standards
• Maintains compliance and knowledge of Middle States Accreditation
• Practice effective counseling and advising of students and parents while fostering a safe learning environment
• Emphasizing student’s achievement and create an environment that nurtures and promotes children’s’ development and well-being
• Knowledge and experience in effective communication protocols
• Ensures environment maintains safe, organized, and meeting the high-quality standards of Cadence Education
• Knowledge and experience in team processes for advancing learning outcomes
• Participate in marketing events, campaigns, and community relations
• Upholds company standards and set the example by consistently modeling professional leadership, management and instructional skills while interacting with others. Demonstrates consistency in words and actions
• Clearly communicates preschool and Kindergarten standards, guidelines, and policies to all staff and stress their importance to the organization
• Ability to train a staff of 20-40 oversee the completion of performance appraisals, supervise the development of individualized goals for staff’s professional growth and development, as well as supervise the monitoring and evaluation of goal accomplishment
• Recruit and hire new staff
• Ability to foster and maintain a strong partnership with PTO
• Demonstrates a balanced approach to supporting curriculum
• Analyzes financial profit and loss results, customer satisfaction measures, and other key performance data to make the best decisions for the success of our preschool
• Manages preschool to achieve and exceed planned financial and enrollment targets
• Reviews and operates budget and demonstrates an understanding of the process
• Continually seeks ways to manage and reduce expenses without sacrificing quality or service; balances profitability with priorities related to staff and our children and families
• Can interact externally with current enrollment and prospect parents, external curriculum activities and vendors

Benefits

• Competitive pay + on-demand pay with UKG Wallet—access your earnings on your terms!
• 100% childcare tuition discount
• 401(k) with employer match
• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and even pet insurance!
• Paid time off that grows with seniority
• Paid holidays
• Company-paid life insurance
• Paid CDA
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development
• Supportive team
• Culture that champions work-life balance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager