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Cadence Education · 1 day ago

Preschool Director

Cadence Education is seeking a Preschool Director to lead their preschool and inspire a team of childcare professionals. The role involves delivering quality educational programs, ensuring compliance with regulations, and managing financial targets while fostering a nurturing environment for children.

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Hiring Manager
Natalie Schulz
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Responsibilities

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
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
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

Qualification

EEC - Director II CertifiedEducation standardsLeadership experienceUSDA Nutritional StandardsBudget managementCompliance with licensing standardsBachelor's degreeChildcare experienceCommunication skillsTeam management

Required

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
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
Ability to travel and work nights/weekends as needed
Must be EEC - Director II Certified in the State of MA
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 have the ability to travel
Must have the ability to work nights and weekends as needed
Must be at least 21 years old and meet corporate driving requirements
Valid Driver's License with a driving record that meets company standards

Company

Cadence Education

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A national operator of early childhood education centers for children six weeks to twelve-years-old.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
unknown
Key Investors
Morgan Stanley
2020-02-12Acquired
2016-09-06Private Equity
2007-01-01Private Equity

Leadership Team

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Kevin Patterson, Ed.D.
Vice President, Talent Development & Chief Talent Officer
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Anna A. Sharifzadeh, MBA, SHRM - CP
Regional Human Resources Business Partner
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