Preschool Assistant Director

Job overview

The Preschool Assistant Director role is onsite in Durham, NC, with an annual salary of $40,222–$54,300. Cadence Education focuses on early learning and bright futures for children, families, employees, and communities. This leader helps create a safe, welcoming preschool and supports strong learning programs by guiding educators, maintaining licensing and safety compliance, and building relationships with families. The role also contributes to hiring, training, performance management, financial results, and community outreach.

What you'll do

• Lead and develop a team of 20–40 educators
• support hiring, training, performance reviews, and growth plans
• maintain licensing, safety, sanitation, and regulatory compliance
• build relationships with parents, staff, and children
• support program quality, financial performance, marketing events, and community outreach.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

preschool assistant director

early childhood education

childcare leadership

educator development

licensing compliance

family engagement

full-time

onsite

durham nc

cadence education

$40,222–$54,300/year

childcare tuition discount

401(k) match

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 100% childcare tuition discount, 401(k) with employer match, medical, dental, vision, life, disability and pet insurance, paid time off and holidays, paid CDA, tuition reimbursement, and professional development.

Why this role

Annual salary range of $40,222–$54,300; 100% childcare tuition discount; 401(k) with employer match; paid time off and holidays; medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and pet insurance; paid CDA, tuition reimbursement, and professional development.

About the employer

727-Our Play House is hiring for this role. Industry: Child Care Services. Sector: 62.