Preschool Assistant Director — Lead 20–40 Educators

Cadence Education; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-demand pay

Tuition discount

401(k) match

Medical coverage

Dental/Vision

Life insurance

Pet insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

CDA training

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Cadence Education in Gilbert, AZ is seeking a Preschool Assistant Director to lead a 20–40 educator team, ensure licensing compliance, and drive program excellence. You'll build strong relationships with parents and staff, oversee hiring, training, and performance reviews, and champion safety and quality across our early childhood learning environment.

This role starts immediately and offers competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven success as an Assistant Director at a large school.
• 3–5 years of hands-on teaching experience.
• Meets state licensing standards, including criminal background screening and fingerprinting.
• Education/experience in one of these: Bachelor’s degree + 6+ months in group childcare, or Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education, or Associate’s degree + 1+ year in a supervisory role and 2+ years in group childcare.
• Deep knowledge of national/state education standards, licensing, fire, health, and OSHA regulations.
• Strong grasp of USDA Nutritional Standards for Schools.
• At least 21 years old with corporate driving requirements met.

Responsibilities

• Model professionalism, consistency, and passion in every interaction, setting the tone for excellence.
• Train and inspire a team of 20–40, guiding performance appraisals and personalized growth plans.
• Communicate preschool standards and policies clearly, ensuring everyone’s on the same page.
• Deliver unparalleled customer service to parents and families, building trust and loyalty.
• Keep safety, compliance, and quality first, creating a preschool that exceeds expectations.

Skills

Leadership

Teaching

Communication

Childcare knowledge

Compliance awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 6+ months in group childcare

Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education

Associate’s degree + 1+ year in supervisory role and 2+ years in group childcare

Job description

Cadence Education in Gilbert, AZ is seeking a Preschool Assistant Director to lead a 20–40 educator team, ensure licensing compliance, and drive program excellence. You'll build strong relationships with parents and staff, oversee hiring, training, and performance reviews, and champion safety and quality across our early childhood learning environment.

This role starts immediately and offers competitive benefits.