Director in Training

New Horizon Academy•Denver, CO

8h•Onsite

About The Position

The Early Childhood Manager in Training (ECMT) program is designed to provide passionate employees with the tools to be successful in a managerial role. This DIT will support our Director and Assistant Director with the day-to-day operations at our centers and would help with management responsibilities such as family tours, candidate interviews, and most importantly, teach the children in the classroom. The DIT program helps you learn the “New Horizon” way and gives you the opportunity to apply/interview for future management opportunities as an internal candidate. New Horizon Academy is a leader in Early Childhood Development profession. Our growth will generate leadership opportunities in various locations. Our Director in Training program is a great opportunity to launch your leadership career! We are seeking professionals who have experience in childcare who would like to engage in a formal training program geared toward a management role at one of our centers. The ECMT program includes rotations at our centers and at our corporate office with a variety of mentors/trainers so that the ECMT's receive training on key areas such as curriculum execution, licensing, ProCare (enrollment/ tuition program), parent/customer relations and other key skills that Directors must possess. Upon completion of the program ECMT candidates are given priority consideration for management opportunities such as Curriculum Coordinator, Assistant Director and Director roles. All employees are expected to provide a warm, nurturing, safe, and loving environment where self-concepts are enhanced, independence encouraged, and individuality respected. Candidates must be organized, detailed orientated, self-motivated, reliable and able to lead in a diverse environment.

Requirements

Experience in childcare.
Organized.
Detailed oriented.
Self-motivated.
Reliable.
Able to lead in a diverse environment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in early childhood education or related field.
Meet Program Administrator qualifications for NAEYC accreditation.
Knowledge of NAEYC, SEEDS EZ-Write and High Reach Curriculum.

Responsibilities

Support Director and Assistant Director with day-to-day operations.
Assist with management responsibilities such as family tours and candidate interviews.
Teach children in the classroom.
Learn the "New Horizon" way.
Engage in a formal training program geared toward a management role.
Participate in rotations at centers and corporate office with mentors/trainers.
Receive training on curriculum execution, licensing, ProCare, parent/customer relations, and other key director skills.
Provide a warm, nurturing, safe, and loving environment.
Enhance self-concepts, encourage independence, and respect individuality.