Job Description

　　Preschool Director

　　Surprise, AZ

　　We’re hiring immediately! Phoenix Children's Academy, 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.

　　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 29 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.

　　Our overall mission is to provide parents with peace of mind by giving children an exceptional education every fun-filled day in a place as nurturing as home. 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.

　　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:

　　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

　　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 226 - Surprise

　　ID 2024-40090

　　Category Field and School Leadership

　　Position Type Regular Full-Time