Director in Training

NEW CREATIONS CHILD CARE & LEARNING CENTER LLC•Burnsville, MN

5d•$23 - $26

About The Position

Director in Training (DIT) Leadership Program Are you looking for the next step in your career? New Creations Child Care & Learning Centers are looking for center leaders! About the Program: The DIT Leadership Program provides hands-on experience, mentorship, and professional development to prepare you for leadership opportunities within our company. Train with New Creations Directors at Prior Lake, Burnsville, Valley View, Crocus Hill, Lakeville, and Waconia. You will gain skills in: Classroom management & curriculum implementation Staff mentorship & team leadership Parent communication & red carpet service Operational management & policies/procedures DIT Benefits: One-on-one mentorship with center leadership Professional development guidance Hands-on training in administrative and management tasks Increased responsibility with the potential for promotion POSITION PURPOSE A 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.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old
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.
SUIDS & AHT completed on first day of employment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree preferred
Two to three years of experience as a Lead Teacher or two to three years of leadership experience in another career field preferred.

Responsibilities

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
Assisting 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.