POSITION TITLE: Child Care Site Director
LOCATION: Coon Rapids
TYPE: Full Time + Benefits
COMPENSATION: Starting at $55,000 salary plus MONTHLY ENROLLMENT BONUSES. Negotiable, depending on experience and education.
We take care of our leaders:
- 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.
If you’re an experienced early childhood leader ready to inspire a team and make a lasting impact, we invite you to apply today and help shape the next generation at New Creations.
Job Type: Full-time
- Day shift
- In Person
- Monday to Friday
- No nights
- No weekends
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QualificationsEDUCATION 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
With or without reasonable accommodation this position requires:
• 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
Skills Required
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Associate degree in a related field
- Bachelor's degree
- Teacher qualification under DCYF Rule 3 Standards
- Official transcripts of all post-secondary education
- Minimum five years of Lead Teacher experience
- Two to three years of leadership experience in another career field
- Pass state DHS background check and fingerprinting requirements
- Adult and Pediatric First Aid and CPR certification within 30 days of employment
- Complete all required DCYF Orientation Training on the first day
- Ability to travel on an ongoing basis
- Ability to perform extensive standing, walking, bending, kneeling, lifting, carrying, and outdoor childcare activities
What We Do
New Creations Child Care & Learning Center provides fun, faith-based, educational, high-quality, and affordable childcare for infants through school-age children across Minnesota and central Iowa. Its developmentally appropriate programs support children’s social/emotional, physical, and cognitive growth through an in-house accredited curriculum featuring music, art, reading, sensory activities, and science, with the goal of preparing every child for kindergarten and future success.
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