# Assistant DirectorBig Lake, MN 55309## OverviewSalary Range$45,000.00 - $50,000.00 Salary## Description**Job description**New Creations Childcare & Learning Centers is seeking PASSIONATE Childcare professionals to join our exciting, fast-paced organization with 17 centers in the Twin Cities area and growing!POSITION TITLE: **Assistant Director**LOCATION: **Big Lake, MN**TYPE: **Full Time + Benefits**COMPENSATION: Starting at $45,000/salary. Negotiable, depending on experience and education.**Job Summary**:As an Assistant Director at New Creations Child Care & Learning Center, you’ll help lead a dedicated team of early childhood professionals to deliver high-quality, faith-based education that supports each child’s social, emotional, and academic growth. You’ll be the driving force behind enrollment success, staff development, and regulatory excellence- empowered to make a lasting impact on children, families, and your community.**Key Responsibilities:** **Center Operations:** Assists in overseeing daily operations, budgets, and compliance with DCYF licensing and Parent Aware standards. **Staff Leadership:** Coach a team of educators while fostering a positive, professional culture. **Family Engagement:** Build strong relationships with families through communication, events, and proactive support. **Program Excellence:** Collaborate with leadership to meet organizational goals, grow enrollment, and maintain high-quality programming.**Why New Creations?**At New Creations, our mission is rooted in faith, family, and fun. We’re more than a childcare center - we’re a community that supports each child’s growth through creativity, exploration, and nurturing care. As an Assistant Director, you’ll join a supportive leadership network with opportunities for advancement, professional growth, and meaningful work every day.If you’re an experienced early childhood leader ready to inspire a team and make a lasting impact, we invite you to apply today and help shape the next generation at New Creations.**WHAT WE BRING:**\\*Childcare tuition discount of up to 75% off\\*PTO accrual\\*Wellness days\\*Paid holidays\\*Health Insurance with supplemental dental, vision\\*401k plan with matching\\*Professional development assistance**Why New Creations?**New Creations stands out among other childcare centers because we provide a fun environment, exciting events & activities, and benefits beyond comparison. You will work in an environment that embodies our four core values. All decisions from curriculum, hiring, and community involvement are based on our deeply rooted ***faith.*** We believe that ***family*** is the most important aspect of our lives, and strive to maintain a connection with the families in our care and to create a family feel in each classroom. We have ***fun*** every single day! The children in our programs are encouraged to explore, imagine, and create something new every day. And nothing is more important than our dedication to our children’s ***future***, with maintaining a safe and nurturing environment for our children to grow in.If you are looking for a long-term career opportunity and want to be part of a fun, creative team that has a positive lifelong impact on children, we invite you to apply today!!!We look forward to hearing from you!Job Type: **Full-time**Schedule:* 8 hour shift* Monday to Friday* No nights* No weekends## Qualifications**EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE*** Must be at least 18 years old and Associates Degree in a related field is *required*; Bachelor's Degree *preferred** Must be Teacher qualified under DCYF Rule 3 Standards. Official transcripts of all post-secondary work required.* Two to three years of experience as a Teacher or two to three years of leadership experience in related field* State DHS background check and fingerprints shall determine that the applicant has not been “convicted of a felony... has no criminal record that the commissioner reasonably believes renders the person unsuitable to be employed in a child care center.”* Certification in Adult and Pediatric First Aid & CPR completed within 30 days of employment.* All required DCYF orientation training completed first day of employment**PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS** With or without reasonable accommodation this position requires:* Extensive standing and walking; sitting on the floor and on low (12”) chairs.* Frequent bending, stooping, and kneeling.* Lifting and carrying children extensively in the infant/toddler program; less frequently in the preschool program, but the children are heavier.* Pushing children in buggies, strollers, and walking for considerable periods.* The necessity of being outdoors in varying weather conditions.* Exposure to unpleasant odors and fluids caused by vomit (occasional) and bodily elimination.* Relatively frequent exposure to loud noises (baby crying, toys falling and other common occurrences of children at play).