Preschool Director

Ready to captain a preschool that sparks joy and transforms lives? Cadence Academy Preschool, a proud part of the Cadence Education family, is searching for an inspiring Preschool Director to lead our team of childcare visionaries! If you’re driven by a passion for kids and bring leadership experience from childcare, daycare, or early childhood education, this is your moment to steer a vibrant school toward excellence. Why Cadence Education is Your Leadership Launchpad: At Cadence, we’re all about igniting bright futures for children, families, employees, and communities. Our innovative curriculum and nurturing, home-like environments set the gold standard for early education. You’ll lead a dynamic team of fun, talented educators who thrive on collaboration, open communication, and a shared love for child development. We’re not just a preschool—we’re a beacon of learning, and we need your visionary leadership to shine the way! What Makes You Our Leadership Luminary: • Proven leadership at an early childhood facility with multiple classrooms and programs. • Meets state licensing standards at a director level, 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 • Completion of Florida 45-hour DCF Child Care Training • 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 a valid driver’s license and a driving record meeting company standards. Your Leadership Blueprint: • Education & Curriculum: Deliver our stellar curriculum with flair, ensuring top-quality programs that exceed standards. Foster a safe, nurturing environment that promotes student achievement and well-being. • Leadership & Performance: Model professionalism, inspire your team of 20–40 with clear communication, and guide their growth through appraisals and goal-setting. Recruit top talent to keep the team thriving. • Financial Mastery: Hit enrollment and financial targets, manage budgets like a pro, and balance profitability with exceptional care. Engage with parents, vendors, and community partners to boost our school’s success. • Compliance & Safety: Keep our school compliant with all regulations, creating a safe, organized space that shines. 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