Director in Training

New-Creations-Child-Care-; Lakeville (MN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Childcare discounts

Dental insurance

Employee discount

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Referral program

Job summary

New Creations Child Care & Learning Center is offering a Director-in-Training Leadership Program in Lakeville. This role leads with hands-on training, mentorship, and development to prepare you for a Site Director position.

You will grow through structured experiences across operations, family engagement, and staff leadership. The program emphasizes DCYF compliance, family communication, enrollment growth, and staff development, with a plan to place you as a Site Director in one of our locations

Qualifications

• 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 and has no criminal record that would render the person unsuitable.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead classroom operations and ensure licensing compliance.
• Support curriculum planning and implementation with a focus on quality and licensing standards.
• Coach and develop teachers and staff to build strong teams.
• Manage onboarding, staffing patterns, and payroll tasks.
• Engage families with exceptional communication and service.
• Learn scheduling, enrollment, and administrative processes in the center.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Staff coaching

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

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:The DIT Leadership Program provides hands-on experience, mentorship, and professional development to prepare you for leadership opportunities within our company.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 schedulesSupporting curriculum planning and implementationEnsuring classrooms meet licensing requirements and maintaining complianceAssisting with staffing patterns and labor goalsConducting tours for prospective familiesSupporting enrollment growth and family retentionMaintaining student and staff filesAssisting with payroll, tuition, and administrative responsibilitiesSupporting hiring, onboarding, and staff developmentCoaching and motivating teachers and staffHelping create a positive, enthusiastic culture where children and educators can thriveMost 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) matchingChildcare discountsDental insuranceEmployee discountTeam Engagement ActivitiesHealth insuranceBonusly - additional monthly bonusesPaid time off & ESSTProfessional development assistanceReferral programVision insuranceJob Type: Full-time, In personPay: Starting at $23.00/hour pending experience and educationSchedule:9 hour shift with one hour unpaid breakDay shift- No Nights or WeekendsMonday to FridayTravel: Lakeville, Burnsville, Valley View, Prior LakeEDUCATION 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 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).