Preschool Leadership Director — Start Now

Cadence Education; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay + on-demand pay withUK

100% childcare tuition discount

401(k) with employer match

Medical, dental, vision, life, disease

Pet insurance

Paid time off, holidays, and life

CDA, tuition reimbursement, and pro­f.

Job summary

Cadence Education in Georgia is seeking a Preschool Assistant Director to lead a school in Kennesaw, GA. You will manage 20–40 educators, ensure licensing compliance, supervise hiring, and collaborate with families to deliver a safe, enriching early childhood program.

We offer competitive pay, full-time benefits, and opportunities for CDA, tuition reimbursement, and professional development as part of Cadence's 340+ schools 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 background checks.
• Bachelor’s degree plus 6+ months in group childcare, or BS in Early Childhood Education.
• Associate’s degree with 1+ year in supervision and 2+ years in group childcare.
• Deep knowledge of national/state education standards, licensing, fire, health, and OSHA regulations.
• Knowledge of USDA Nutritional Standards for Schools.
• Must be at least 21 years old and meet driving requirements.

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 experience

Licensing compliance

Education standards

USDA standards

Driving requirement

Education

Bachelor’s degree

BS in Early Childhood Education

Associate’s degree

Job description

Cadence Education in Georgia is seeking a Preschool Assistant Director to lead a school in Kennesaw, GA. You will manage 20–40 educators, ensure licensing compliance, supervise hiring, and collaborate with families to deliver a safe, enriching early childhood program.

We offer competitive pay, full-time benefits, and opportunities for CDA, tuition reimbursement, and professional development as part of Cadence's 340+ schools network.