Montessori Director of Education

Cadence Education - Montessori Director of Education - Atlanta, Georgia

We’re hiring immediately! International Montessori Academy, part of the Cadence Education family, is currently seeking a Montessori Director of Education 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.

The experience expected from applicants, as well as additional skills and qualifications needed for this job are listed below.

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 :

• Competitive compensation
• 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
• Company-paid life 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 30 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.

Montessori Director of Education 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

Director Responsibilities :

Education and Curriculum :

• The 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 of 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 achievement and creating 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 meets 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 Director upholds company standards and sets the example by consistently modeling professional leadership, management, and instructional skills while interacting with others.
• Clearly communicates preschool standards, guidelines, and preschool policies to all staff and stresses 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.

Cadence Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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