Preschool Director

Cadence Education • Omaha, NE

272d • $43,300 - $60,250

About The Position

We're hiring immediately! Sprouting Minds, 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.

Requirements

• 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: Bachelor's 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.

Responsibilities

• Ensure successful implementation of approved preschool curriculum by providing and maintaining quality educational programs.
• Maintain compliance with accreditation and state licensing requirements as well as all applicable state and federal laws, and preschool policies and procedures.
• Practice effective counseling and advising of students and parents while fostering a safe learning environment.
• Emphasize student's achievement and create an environment that nurtures and promotes children's development and well-being.
• Ensure environment maintains safe, organized, and meeting the high-quality standards of Cadence Education.
• Participate in marketing events, campaigns, and community relations.
• Model professional leadership, management and instructional skills while interacting with others.
• Clearly communicate preschool standards, guidelines, and preschool policies to all staff.
• Train a staff of 20-40 and oversee the completion of performance appraisals.
• Recruit and hire new staff.
• Analyze financial profit and loss results, customer satisfaction measures, and other key performance data.
• Manage preschool to achieve and exceed planned financial and enrollment targets.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation $43,300.00 - $60,250.00
• On demand pay with UKG Wallet
• 100% childcare tuition discount
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree