Leadership Development Director

New Creations Child Care & Learning Center Llc; Johnsville (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Childcare discounts

Dental insurance

Employee discount

Team Engagement Activities

Health insurance

Bonusly - monthly bonuses

Paid time off & ESST

Professional development assistance

Referral program

Vision insurance

Job summary

New Creations Child Care & Learning Center Llc is seeking an experienced Leadership Development Director to shape the Director in Training program and mentor site leaders. This role focuses on onboarding, ongoing leadership development, and ensuring readiness for permanent site leadership.

The candidate will collaborate with corporate teams, conduct assessments, and guide transitions during vacancies, applying strong organizational and project-management skills in a childcare environment.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older with a HS diploma or GED; Bachelor’s preferred.
• Minimum 5 years teaching young children; 1 year of management experience preferred.
• Teacher qualification under DCYF; background check and fingerprinting required.
• CPR/First Aid certification within 30 days of employment; DCYF training completed.

Responsibilities

• Own onboarding and development for Directors-in-Training and new Site Leaders.
• Provide ongoing professional development for Site Directors and Assistant Directors.
• Conduct regular leadership assessments and accountability checks.
• Place DITs in centers with best chances of success; support interim leadership.
• Collaborate with corporate leadership to maintain consistent leadership standards.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

People focus

Coaching

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Are you a passionate childcare leader who believes great leaders aren’t born- they’re developed?If you’re ready to use your experience, vision, and heart to mentor the next generation of childcare leaders, we want you to join our team! We are seeking an experienced, inspiring, and people-focused Leadership Development Director to help strengthen our Director in Training program with hands on training and mentorship.POSITION PURPOSEThe Leadership Development Director is a key corporate leadership position responsible for developing, training, assessing, and supporting New Creations’ Site Leadership teams. This role is accountable for ensuring that new Site Directors, Assistant Directors, and Directors-in-Training (DITs) are properly prepared, supported, and positioned for long-term success. This leader owns the first 90 days (or less as needed) of a new leader’s development, guiding DITs through a structured onboarding and training experience until they successfully graduate from the DIT program and are prepared to independently lead a New Creations center. The DIT then is given a permanent title and center and moves to an Operation Manager’s team. Training is primarily conducted on-site at the center where the DIT is most likely to be placed, allowing the leader to develop practical skills in the actual environment in which they will lead. In addition to leadership development, this position serves as a corporate operational resource for leadership vacancies and site-level leadership gaps. When a center experiences a Director or Assistant Director vacancy due to termination, resignation, leave of absence, extended absence, or another unexpected leadership need, this role may step in as the interim Site Leader and assume full responsibility for the center until a permanent replacement has been hired, onboarded, and sufficiently trained.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSThe following is a brief description of the responsibilities of this position:Own the complete onboarding and development experience for Directors-in-Training and newly promoted Site Leaders.Site Leadership Training & Development- Provide ongoing professional development for Site Directors and Assistant Directors across the organization.Leadership Assessments & Accountability- Conduct frequent assessments of leaders throughout their development and beyond.DIT Placement & Graduation- Partner with Corporate Leadership/OMs to ensure DITs are placed in centers where they are most likely to succeed.Interim Site Leadership & Corporate Operational Support- Serve as a corporate leadership resource when a center experiences a leadership vacancy or gap.New Leader Transition & Succession Support- Support the transition from interim leadership to permanent Site Leadership.Corporate Leadership Partnership- Work closely with Executive Leadership, Operations Managers, Human Resources, Hiring, Enrollment and Marketing, and other Corporate departments to ensure consistent leadership standards throughout New Creations.We take care of our leaders:401(k) matchingChildcare discountsDental insuranceEmployee discountTeam Engagement ActivitiesHealth insuranceBonusly - additional monthly bonusesPaid time off & ESSTProfessional development assistanceReferral programVision insuranceSchedule & CompensationSchedule: Full TimeDays: Monday–Friday schedule based on center needsNights: NoneWeekends: NonePay: Starting at $20/hourly, based on education and experienceWhy 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.Join the New Creations team and help us create something new every day.We look forward to hearing from you!EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCEMust be at least 18 years old and have a High School Diploma or GED, Degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field, however a Bachelor’s Degree is preferred.Minimum of five years teaching experience with young children, and one-year management, leadership experience or Center Director experience is preferredMust be Teacher qualified under DCYFExperience with licensing, compliance, staffing, enrollment, and center financial management. Strong organizational and project-management skills.Must complete a 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.Must complete all required DCYF training and New Creations OrientationPHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTSWith 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.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).Travel to locations based on training needs and leadership support