Preschool Assistant Director

Job DescriptionPreschool Assistant Director Olympia, WA 98501 We’re hiring immediately!Cadence Academy Preschool, part of the Cadence Education family, is currently seeking a Preschool Assistant Director to bring your love of children and past experience in childcare, daycare or early childhood education to our team of kind, caring Teachers and staff. At Cadence Education, our mission is to create bright futures for children, families, employees and our communities. This mission can only be accomplished through a team of passionate childcare professionals who combine their talents to provide an unparalleled level of care and compassion for children and their families. Our research-based curriculum and home-based environments are the leading edge of early education. Our schools are staffed with people who are talented, fun, and genuinely enthusiastic about child development and learning. We encourage collaboration and cherish open-communication in each school and with our corporate office. We work hard to create an outstanding work-life balance by supporting our staff members every step of the way. Enjoy the many benefits of working Full Time at Cadence Education.

Competitive compensation

100% childcare tuition discount

NEW! 401(k) with employer match

Comprehensive benefit package for all full-time employees, including:

Paid time off that increases with seniority

Paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision options available

Additional life, disability, and retirement plans

Educational and professional development

Tuition reimbursement

Company-paid life insurance

Pet insurance

Paid CDA

The benefits listed above apply only to Full Time eligible employees.

Cadence Education is one of the premier early childhood educators in the United States, operating over 300 private preschools and elementary schools across 30 states. With over 30 years in business, we have developed an unparalleled expertise in preparing students to thrive in the next step of their childhood.

Company OverviewPreschool Assistant Director Required Skills:

Proven experience and success at an Assistant Director of a large school

Minimum of 3 to 5 years of hands-on teaching experience

Compliance with state licensing standards for a preschool program director, 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– or –

Associate's degree or equivalent combined with 1+ year in a supervisory position and 2+ years of experience in the group care of children

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

Preschool Assistant Director Responsibilities:

Establish a safe, healthy, and welcoming preschool setting and oversee programs and activities to engage and educate young children

Develop open lines of communication with staff, parents, and children—and conduct one-on-one meetings with parents to discuss each child's progress

Build and support a qualified team of childcare educators to promote our superior reputation in early-childhood education

Meet or exceed financial goals and objectives

Participate in marketing events, campaigns, and community relations

Provide unparalleled customer service

Ensure full compliance with corporate policies as well as federal, state, and company standards, regulations, and requirements including licensing, safety, and sanitation

Help manage hiring and recruitment of new staff

Leadership and Managing Performance

The Preschool Assistant Director 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 standards, guidelines, and preschool policies to all staff and stress their importance to the organization

Ability to train a staff of 20 - 40 and 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

Cadence Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

School Name 802 - Yelm Highway ID 2024-49965 Category Field and School Leadership Position Type Full-Time