Job Details
Job Location: Burnsville, MN 55337
Salary Range: $55,000.00 - $62,000.00
POSITION TITLE: Child Care Site Director
Job Type
Full Time + Benefits
Compensation
Starting at $55,000 salary plus MONTHLY ENROLLMENT BONUSES. Negotiable, depending on experience and education.
Benefits
- 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
As a Center Director at New Creations Child Care & Learning Center, you’ll 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: Oversee daily operations, budgets, and compliance with DCYF licensing and Parent Aware standards.
- Staff Leadership: Onboard and 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 a director, you’ll join a supportive leadership network with opportunities for advancement, professional growth, and meaningful work every day.
Job Type
Full-time
Schedule
- Day shift
- In Person
- 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.
- Minimum of five 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.
- Must complete all required DCYF Orientation Training on first day of employment
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).
Work Location
In person