Director in Training

New-Creations-Child-Care-; Johnsville (MN); On-site; USD 31,684 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team Engagement Activities

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off & ESST

Professional development assistance

Referral program

Vision insurance

Bonusly - monthly bonuses

Job summary

New Creations Child Care and Learning Center offers a Director-in-Training Leadership Program designed for dedicated classroom staff aiming to advance into leadership roles. Trainees gain hands-on experience, mentorship, and professional development to prepare for a Site Director position within our company.

The program covers classroom management, curriculum implementation, staff mentoring, and operational leadership, with responsibilities that include scheduling, compliance with Rule 3

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old and hold an Associate's degree; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Teacher qualification under DCYF Rule 3 Standards is required.
• Two to three years of lead teaching or leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Site Director in leading and training staff.
• Write and implement weekly staff and student schedules.
• Ensure Rule 3 licensing requirements are followed and correct violations.
• Assist in administrative duties including payroll, tuition, and onboarding/dismissal of staff.
• Develop staffing patterns to meet center ratios and labor goals.
• Conduct tours for prospective families and document them per policy.

Skills

Classroom management

Curriculum implementation

Staff mentorship

Team leadership

Parent communication

Operational management

Education

Associate's degree in related field

Bachelor's degree preferred

DCYF Rule 3 teacher qualification

Job description

Director in Training (DIT) Leadership ProgramAre you looking for the next step in your career? Are you looking to be a Site Director? Our Director in Training (DIT) Leadership Program is designed for dedicated classroom staff who are eager to advance into leadership roles within our child care company. The goal is to become a Site Director with New Creations!About the Program:The DIT Leadership Program provides hands-on experience, mentorship, and professional development to prepare you for leadership opportunities within our company. You will gain skills in:Classroom management & curriculum implementationStaff mentorship & team leadershipParent communication & red carpet serviceOperational management & policies/proceduresDIT Benefits:One-on-one mentorship with center leadershipProfessional development guidanceHands-on training in administrative and management tasksIncreased responsibility with the potential for promotionPOSITION PURPOSEA Director-in-Training at New Creations Child Care and Learning Center is an entry level management role which will begin with hands-on and practical training to learn the multifaceted role of a Site Director. The Director-in-Training, with the supervision of the Operations Manager, will ensure the safety and education of all children enrolled in the program during the course of his or her training. The Director-in-Training will be expected to be a positive leader and role model for all staff at each center while encouraging and supporting all New Creations staff in Rule 3 and Company policies and procedures. After appropriate training, the Director-in-Training will be placed at a specific site to support and work alongside an experienced New Creations Site Director, where he or she will be held accountable for administrative tasks, which include but are not limited to: administrative logs, payroll, tuition, hiring/onboarding staff and dismissing staff, developing staff and student classroom patterns and schedules.TRAINING FUNCTIONSPlacement and responsibilities are to be determined by the outlined training plan upon hire. Training will include, but is not limited to the following areas of learning:New Creations Culture / General OverviewNew Creations Policies and ProceduresDCYFEnrollment Growth and RetentionTuition, Billing, and other Financial StructuresCurriculum Preparation and ImplementationStaffing and Onboarding ProtocolsPLACEMENT FUNCTIONSResponsibilities may include but are not limited to: writing and implementing weekly staff and student schedules, distributing curriculum and ensuring it is properly implemented, ensuring all rooms are following all requirements of Rule 3 Licensing and correcting violations if discovered, assisting in administrative duties, assisting in developing staffing patterns so all classrooms are within ratio and staff cuts are made as needed to meet labor goals for their center, performing tours for prospective families and documenting those tours per New Creations policy and making sure that all student and staff files follow the Rule 3 protocols. It is the Director-in-Training job to assist the Site Director in leading and training the team of teachers and staff in a positive and enthusiastic manner which also represents a lifelong learner mentality for all staff and students.Job Type: Full-time, In personPay: Starting at $23.00 hourly pending experience and educationBenefits:Team Engagement Activities401(k) matchingDental insuranceChildcare discountHealth insurancePaid time off & ESSTProfessional development assistanceReferral programVision insuranceBonusly - additional monthly bonusesSchedule:8 hour shiftDay shiftMonday to FridayNo weekendsEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCEMust be at least 18 years old and Associates Degree in a related field is required; Bachelor's Degree preferredMust be Teacher qualified under DCYF Rule 3 Standards. Official transcripts of all post-secondary work required.Two to three years of experience as a Lead Teacher or two to three years of leadership experience in another career field preferred.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 DCYF training will be completed on day 1 during orientationPHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTSWith or without reasonable accommodation this position requires:Ability to travel on an ongoing basis.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.Frequent moving of equipment (cots, tables, etc.).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).