Preschool Director

Cadence Academy Preschool•Dallas, TX

4d•$54,889 - $74,000

About The Position

Cadence Education is seeking a Preschool Director to lead a preschool team and school community. The Director champions a safe, joyful, and nurturing environment for children; delivers the curriculum at a high standard; and builds strong relationships with families, staff, and children. The role leads a team of 20–40 educators, supporting their development through training, appraisals, and goal-setting, and recruits and hires staff. The Director is responsible for meeting enrollment and financial goals, managing budgets, and balancing school performance with quality care. The role also involves marketing events and community outreach, engagement with parents, vendors, and community partners, and maintaining compliance with licensing, safety, sanitation, fire, health, OSHA, and other applicable federal and state requirements. The position is based in Dallas, Texas. The posting says to start now and notes that travel and night or weekend work may be needed.

Requirements

Proven leadership at an early childhood facility with multiple classrooms and programs.
Meet state licensing standards at the director level, including criminal background screening and fingerprinting.
Meet one of the stated education and experience pathways: a bachelor's degree, at least one year in a supervisory role, and at least six months in group childcare; or a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education, at least one year in a supervisory role, and at least two years in group childcare; or an associate's degree or equivalent, at least one year in a supervisory role, and at least two years in group childcare.
Knowledge of national and state education standards and licensing, fire, health, and OSHA regulations.
Knowledge of USDA Nutritional Standards for Schools.
Be at least 21 years old.
Have a valid driver's license and a driving record meeting company standards.
Ability to travel and work nights or weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

Champion a safe, joyful, and nurturing preschool environment that supports children's growth, curiosity, achievement, and well-being.
Deliver and oversee the curriculum, ensuring programs meet or exceed national and state standards.
Build open, strong relationships with parents, staff, and children.
Lead and mentor a team of 20–40 educators through training, appraisals, and growth plans or goal-setting.
Recruit and hire staff.
Meet enrollment and financial goals and manage budgets while prioritizing quality care.
Participate in marketing events and community outreach.
Engage with parents, vendors, and community partners to support the school's success.
Maintain compliance with licensing, safety, sanitation, fire, health, OSHA, and applicable federal and state regulations.