Preschool Director

Job Description

Preschool Director

Olive Branch, MS

We’re hiring immediately!Cadence Academy Preschool, Faith-Based, part of the Cadence Education family, is currently seeking a Preschool 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.

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Company Overview

Preschool Director Required Skills:

Proven leadership experience at an early childhood facility with multiple classrooms and programs

Compliance with state licensing standards at a director level, including but not limited to criminal background screening and fingerprinting

Minimum requirement of education/experience within one of the following:

Bachelors 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 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

Valid Driver’s License with a driving record that meets company standards

Preschool Director Responsibilities:

Education and Curriculum

The Preschool Director ensures successful implementation of approved preschool curriculum by providing and maintaining quality educational programs

Maintains compliance with accreditation and state licensing requirements as well as all applicable state and federal laws, and preschool policies and procedures

Extensive knowledge and understanding National and State Education Standards and maintaining the school at a level exceeding these standards

Practice effective counseling and advising of students and parents while fostering a safe learning environment

Emphasizing student’s achievement and create an environment that nurtures and promotes children’s’ development and well-being

Knowledge and experience in effective communication protocols

Ensures environment maintains safe, organized, and meeting the high-quality standards of Cadence Education

Knowledge and experience in team processes for advancing learning outcomes

Participate in marketing events, campaigns, and community relations

Leadership and Managing Performance

The Preschool 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

Recruit and hire new staff

Financial Management

Analyzes financial profit and loss results, customer satisfaction measures, and other key performance data to make the best decisions for the success of our preschool

Manages preschool to achieve and exceed planned financial and enrollment targets

Reviews and operates budget and demonstrates an understanding of the process

Continually seeks ways to manage and reduce expenses without sacrificing quality or service; balances profitability with priorities related to staff and our children and families

Can interact externally with current enrollment and prospect parents, external curriculum activities and vendors

Cadence Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

School Name 271 – Olive Branch

ID 2024-50489

Category Field and School Leadership

Position Type Full-Time