Preschool Assistant Director - Lead 20-40 Educators

Cadence Education; Leesburg (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

On-demand pay

Tuition discount

401(k) match

Healthcare package

Paid time off

Holidays

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Cadence Education seeks a Preschool Assistant Director to inspire a team of 20–40 educators and partner with families to support every child’s growth. You will ensure safety, licensing compliance, and program quality while driving community engagement.

Leaders at Cadence Education cultivate professional growth, coordinate training, and oversee hiring. This role offers full-time benefits and opportunities to advance in a nationwide early education network.

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.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 20–40 educators, mentoring them to shine and uphold our reputation for excellence.
• Cultivate strong connections with parents, staff and children, hosting meetings to celebrate each child’s journey.
• Drive financial success while maintaining top-notch programs and active community engagement.
• Oversee hiring, training, and performance reviews to guide team growth and goals.
• Ensure 100% compliance with licensing, safety, and sanitation standards.

Skills

Leadership

Assistant Director experience

Childcare

Parent communication

Team mentorship

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 6+ months in group childcare

Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education

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

Job description

Cadence Education seeks a Preschool Assistant Director to inspire a team of 20–40 educators and partner with families to support every child’s growth. You will ensure safety, licensing compliance, and program quality while driving community engagement.

Leaders at Cadence Education cultivate professional growth, coordinate training, and oversee hiring. This role offers full-time benefits and opportunities to advance in a nationwide early education network.