Director in Training

NEW CREATIONS CHILD CARE & LEARNING CENTER LLC; Lakeville (MN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Childcare discounts

Dental insurance

Employee discount

Team Engagement Activities

Health insurance

Bonusly - additional monthly bonuses

Paid time off & ESST

Professional development assistance

Referral program

Vision insurance

Job summary

NEW CREATIONS CHILD CARE & LEARNING CENTER LLC in Lakeville, MN is hiring for a Director-in-Training Leadership Program. This role offers hands-on training, mentorship, and exposure to site leadership with the goal of placing you as a Site Director.

You’ll learn classroom leadership, team mentorship, enrollment growth, and the business of child care through a structured 6–8 week plan under experienced Site Directors.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old and have an associate degree; bachelor’s preferred.
• Teacher qualified under DCYF Rule 3 Standards with transcripts.
• 2–3 years leadership or lead teacher experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead classrooms, ensure licensing compliance and curriculum implementation.
• Coach and develop teachers; manage staffing and schedules.
• Support enrollment growth and family retention through strong communication.
• Oversee payroll, tuition, and administrative processes.

Skills

Team Leadership

Staff Development

Scheduling

Curriculum Planning

Enrollment Growth

Education

Associate Degree

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Lakeville, MN 55044, Salary Range: $23.00 - $25.00 Hourly, Become a Future Site Director with New Creations!

Are you an experienced classroom teacher who’s ready for more responsibility, more impact, and the opportunity to lead? The Director in Training (DIT) Leadership Program at New Creations Child Care & Learning Center is designed to help passionate educators take the next step toward a rewarding leadership career.

This is more than a training program, it’s your path to becoming a Site Director. You’ll receive hands‑on experience, individualized mentorship, professional development, and the opportunity to learn the business of child care from experienced leaders.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:

• Classroom Leadership – Support curriculum implementation, classroom quality, and licensing compliance.
• Team Leadership & Mentorship – Coach, encourage, and develop teachers and staff.
• Family Experience – Build strong relationships with families through exceptional communication and our Red Carpet Service philosophy.
• Center Operations – Learn scheduling, staffing, payroll, tuition, enrollment, and administrative processes.
• Hiring & Team Development – Gain experience with onboarding, staff development, and building strong teams.
• Enrollment & Retention – Learn how successful centers grow and build lasting relationships with families.
• Licensing & Compliance – Develop a strong understanding of DCYF requirements and New Creations policies and procedures.

As a Director-in-Training, you’ll begin with hands‑on training under the guidance of the Operations Manager and experienced Site Directors. As you progress through your training plan, you’ll take on increasing responsibility and work alongside leadership to learn what it takes to successfully operate a center. DIT training will last 6-8 weeks with hands on training with the goal of being placed as a Site Director in one of our locations.

Your experience may include:

• Creating and implementing staff and student schedules
• Supporting curriculum planning and implementation
• Ensuring classrooms meet licensing requirements and maintaining compliance
• Assisting with staffing patterns and labor goals
• Conducting tours for prospective families
• Supporting enrollment growth and family retention
• Maintaining student and staff files
• Assisting with payroll, tuition, and administrative responsibilities
• Supporting hiring, onboarding, and staff development
• Coaching and motivating teachers and staff
• Helping create a positive, enthusiastic culture where children and educators can thrive

Most importantly, you’ll be expected to lead by example supporting our team, modeling our values, and embracing a lifelong-learning mindset.

We take care of our leaders:

• 401(k) matching
• Childcare discounts
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Team Engagement Activities
• Health insurance
• Bonusly - additional monthly bonuses
• Paid time off & ESST
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Job Type: Full-time, In person

Pay: Starting at $23.00/hour pending experience and education

Schedule:

• 9 hour shift with one hour unpaid break
• Day shift- No Nights or Weekends
• Monday to Friday

Travel: Lakeville, Burnsville, Valley View, Prior Lake

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 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 orientation

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• 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).