Preschool Assistant Director - Lead & Inspire Educators

Cadence Education; Draper (UT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-demand pay with UKG Wallet

401(k) with employer match

Healthcare, dental, vision, life, and

Job summary

Cadence Education in Draper, UT is seeking a Preschool Assistant Director to lead a 20–40 educator team, ensure licensing compliance, and drive community engagement while maintaining high safety and quality standards.

The role requires teaching experience, leadership ability, and a strong commitment to child development, with attractive benefits and opportunities for professional growth. This position is full-time withCadence Education’s support for ongoing CDA and tuition assistance.

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

Mentoring

Communication with parents

Hiring

Customer service

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 Draper, UT is seeking a Preschool Assistant Director to lead a 20–40 educator team, ensure licensing compliance, and drive community engagement while maintaining high safety and quality standards.

The role requires teaching experience, leadership ability, and a strong commitment to child development, with attractive benefits and opportunities for professional growth. This position is full-time withCadence Education’s support for ongoing CDA and tuition assistance.