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.
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This position description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with this position. While this description is intended to accurately reflect the position's activities and requirements, management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties as necessary or desired.
E.O.E.
The Denver New Horizon Academy is conveniently located in the Central Park neighborhood of Denver, Colorado, off Central Park Boulevard and I-70. Our Denver daycare opened in 2018 and is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children. We offer high-quality childcare programs for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and pre-kindergarteners, serving families in the Denver metro area. All of our childcare classrooms utilize an age-appropriate curriculum, which incorporates reading, STEAM, social-emotional learning, and more. We utilize age-appropriate learning modules to prepare children for kindergarten and life beyond! We’d love to meet your family and show you our beautiful daycare classrooms. Schedule a tour at New Horizon Academy Denver – Central Park today!
Awards and Accolades
I live in Elk River with my fiancé, Dave, and son, Jack. We go up to our cabin on Mille Lacs Lake every weekend. We love to go boating, fishing, and hang out at the cabin. When we are not up north, I enjoy cooking and spending time with friends.
Education – St. Cloud State University
Years of Early Childhood Education Experience: 12
What do you like about early childhood?
I love that every day is different!
What makes your school unique?
We are the 100th New Horizon Academy school location! We are brand new and excited to grow our school family!
What is your favorite children’s book?
Any book by Dr. Seuss
My name is Lexi, and I am the assistant director of our Corcoran location. I have the privilege of not only being a part of our Corcoran school family, but also being a parent whose child attends this school. Previously, I was an infant teacher at one of our surrounding schools for 5 years before going on to attain my degree in Early Childhood Education. This spring I had the opportunity to help open up our Corcoran location and truly have loved every minute of this new journey.
Education – Rasmussen College
Years of Early Childhood Education Experience: 6
What do you like about early childhood?
I like how rewarding it is to play a role in shaping young minds, helping foster a love for learning, and overall being a part of such a large growth journey .
What makes your school unique?
Our school is unique because we are New Horizon Academy’s 100th school!
What is your favorite children’s book?
“The Pout-Pout Fish” by Deborah Diesen
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