Director in Training

Job Details

Location: Prior Lake, MN 55372

Salary: $23.00 - $26.00 hourly

Job Type: Full‑time, In person

Schedule: 8 hour shift, Day shift, Monday to Friday (no weekends)

Our Director in Training (DIT) Leadership Program is designed for dedicated classroom staff who are eager to advance into leadership roles within our child care company.

The program provides hands‑on experience, mentorship, and professional development to prepare you for leadership opportunities within our company. You will gain skills in:

• Classroom management & curriculum implementation
• Staff mentorship & team leadership
• Parent communication & red carpet service
• Operational management & policies/procedures

• 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
• Team Engagement Activities
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Childcare discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off & ESST
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance
• Bonusly – additional monthly bonuses

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. With the supervision of the Operations Manager, the Director‑in‑Training will ensure the safety and education of all children enrolled in the program during the course of training. The Director‑in‑Training is expected to be a positive leader and role model for all staff at each center while encouraging and supporting staff in Rule3 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 Site Director, where he or she will be held accountable for administrative tasks such as administrative logs, payroll, tuition, hiring/onboarding staff, dismissing staff, developing staff and student classroom patterns and schedules.

• New Creations Culture / General Overview
• New Creations Policies and Procedures
• DCYF
• Enrollment Growth and Retention
• Tuition, Billing, and other Financial Structures
• Curriculum Preparation and Implementation
• Staffing and Onboarding Protocols

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Writing and implementing weekly staff and student schedules
• Distributing curriculum and ensuring it is properly implemented
• Ensuring all rooms follow all requirements of Rule3 Licensing and correcting violations if discovered
• Assisting in administrative duties
• Assisting in developing staffing patterns so all classrooms meet ratio and staff cuts are made as needed to meet labor goals for the center
• Performing tours for prospective families and documenting those tours per New Creations policy, ensuring that all student and staff files follow Rule3 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

• Must be at least 18 years old. Associate’s Degree in a related field is required;
  Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Must be teacher‑qualified under DCYF Rule3 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 required. Must not have a felony conviction or criminal record that renders the person unsuitable for employment 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 day1 during orientation.

• 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.
• Frequent moving of equipment (cots, tables, etc.).
• Pushing children in buggies, strollers, walking for considerable periods.
• 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).