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Preschool Director

Preschool Director

cadence educationHenrico, VA

3 days ago

Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and DaycarePreschool Teachers, Except Special EducationEducation Administrators, All Other
Child Care ServicesChild and Youth ServicesElementary and Secondary Schools
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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, ORBachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education 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

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Level

Manager

Location

Henrico, VA

Occupation

Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare

Industry

Child Care Services

Posted

3 days ago

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