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Preschool Assistant Director, Early Childhood Education

40K–54K
Onsite · Phoenix, Arizona
Posted August 14, 2026
full-time

Overview

Lead a 20–40 educator team in a 340+ school Cadence Education network, driving safety, licensing compliance, and high-quality preschool programming at a full-time site in Gilbert AZ. Partner with families and staff to create a welcoming learning environment and strong community presence. This role blends leadership, teaching experience, and operational oversight to sustain excellence.

What You'll Do5

  • 1Build and mentor a 20 40 person team to deliver high quality early education
  • 2Lead hiring, training, and performance reviews to align with school goals
  • 3Drive safety, licensing, and sanitation compliance across all operations
  • 4Engage with parents through meetings and updates to celebrate each child’s journey
  • 5Oversee marketing events and community outreach to grow enrollment

Requirements5

  • 1Bachelor’s degree + 6+ months in group childcare OR Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education OR Associate’s degree + 1+ year in supervisory role and 2+ years in group childcare
  • 23 5 years of hands on teaching experience
  • 3Proven success as an Assistant Director at a large school
  • 4Meets state licensing standards including criminal background screening and fingerprinting
  • 5Strong knowledge of national state education standards and OSHA regulations

Salary Insight

$40 - $54k per year

Location

Typeonsite
LocationPhoenix, Arizona

Required Skills

calm leadershipcommunicationteam managementcustomer servicecompliance
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