child care teacher

preschool teacher

childcare provider

teacher

early childhood teacher

New Horizon Academy

Pros: I absolutely loved working for New Horizon Academy. The management at NHA at the Champlin 66 location was by far the best management I've seen in all my years of working in other places. They care about their staff and are there if you need to talk, they are always listening to you no matter if its good or bad, they take it well. As my first Time in a childcare cooperate office it was definitely new to me. They provided me with many videos to watch for 5 days before I officially started working since I couldn't make the cooperate meeting in Plymouth thankfully management worked with me around my busy school schedule. Management is very cultured in discipline at the 66 location. 
Cons: By far the hardest part of the job was the drama and gossip throughout the three Preschool classrooms (Pre 1-3), which didn't make much sense to me yet it was understandable since we all worked pretty close together. There is no sign on bonus. They say they work with your schedule yet you can't always be sure of that, if you need something make sure to tell them two weeks ahead of time so they can put it on their staff schedule because if both managers are out on a field trip with school-age, you have to wait until they get back because ratios are super important. The breaks are only 30 minutes long, you can take an hour yet your told you shouldn't because other staff in other rooms need breaks too and your often breaking each other in that case.
The most enjoyable part of the job is definitely when the children beg for you to be in their room for that day. Its a blessing to see their faces glow with excitement when they see you walk through that door in the early morning, and its a blessing to get so many hugs in just one day. Yes, you'll deal with some bratty kids, yes you'll meet some spawns of the underworld, but its all worth it in the end when you know you're making a difference in their lives.

I was hired and eventually got to run a classroom.  I didn't have the support I needed, from NHA not allowing the proper funding or time for me to succeed at the many things they ask of their staff. I couldn't eat snacks from home. Or really get out of the classroom for bathroom breaks at times due to it being short staffed. Additionally I couldn't afford a place of my own to live. In this area I wasn't even being paid 2× what rent on average is.  My coworkers and management team on site were great people to know and I made some really good friends there. You will meet the most creative, passionate, and loveable people there. 
If only the corporate office recognized the worth of their staff.. I wish they weren't paying people different based on their personal health choices, I wish they were recognizing the unvaxed people need support too, and I hope they treat their teachers better in the future with better benefits and a LIVEABLE wage.
I recommend this job to those new to the working world, those who don't need to live off the money fully, college kids, someone with another income, anyone who needs experience with their early childhood education, and people who are willing to follow the herd. 

I was a teacher's aid at NHA, and when I first started working there, I loved it. However, I didn't feel I was trained enough, as the employees just expected you to know the stuff. Not to mention, as soon as I started; 6 people decided to quit the center, which made me feel like I was the only person in my position and would often get ping-ponged from room to room and felt I was getting taken advantage of by the workers because I was "The New Guy". The pay was decent, but I have one thing to say overall;
Children require supervision, teaching children how to transition smoothly from one activity to the next, and teaching children how to be respectful, not only of themselves but teachers, school property, and other children also of themselves but. All this only on top of teaching essential social skills and kindergarten readiness. The impact caregivers have on children is significant as not only are you teaching them the alphabet and necessary school skills, but you are helping the kids become decent and functioning members of human society. In the budding years of childhood, teachers' impact is of utmost importance because of the amount of time you spend with them. It is not only part of the job to be a teacher, but a caregiver as well. The reality of it is, although we want to become our children's superheroes, the answer is we can't. If people try their best through love and respect, as they are themselves human, childcare is one of the most rewarding jobs you will have. 

I have been with the childcare industry for a little over 14 years now.  I have worked with children in ages ranging from newborn-13 years. 
I have worked with all different varieties of children, some who only have one parent, some who have wittnessed a death in the family, some children had moderate to sever special needs and i would have to administer their medicine to them at the correct time. I am used to potty training children, and have never had a child not potty trained in more then 6 months. I would prep and serve daily meals and snacks.
I would also do alot of work on the computer with microsoft word and excel, putting together daily curriculm and letters for parents to see and read.  I had to great parents in the door as they came in at night and greet them as they left in the afternoon making sure that they handled the sign in/out procedure on the computer correctly.
I had to assist with medical logs as we had to distruibute medications.
I loved every aspect of my job other then contradicting scheduals with my childs school.
I am a very fast learner and i pick up things easily.
I am not afraid to ask for help on things but not before i can try and figure out if i may be able to solve a problem on my own.
I am willing to work hard and try new things.

The management at the Burnsville NHA doesn't care about their employees. They sit in their office saying bad things about everyone, send inappropriate emails to other nha management about staff calling them names, making up lies, and more. They are not nice and yell at you for no good reason.They don't follow rules and constantly switch them on the staff until licensing comes in. The culture is horrible. After I had reported the found emails about me, they did nothing about it even though she sent all my information and lies to other locations so they wouldn't hire me as well as sent an email to the district manager saying bad things about me that were not true. Never will I ever work for nha again, and I will never send my children or tell my friends and family to go there. Management, including cooperate, should not allow this behavior of directors. They wonder why the turnover is high, and the answer is management.
Along with that, the director's daughter works there and has access to all staff files, cameras, and more. Plus, she gets everything she wants over other staff. If she wants to go home, you will get forced to stay for the rest of her shift. And lastly, they will not approve any time off unless it is their own, and if they do say yes, they will change their minds the week before and schedule you anyways.

I started my Early Childhood Education career 22 years ago as a family childcare provider in Montana. My son's medical brought us to Colorado, where I began searching for a company that I could learn and grow with. I interviewed at several programs, but knew that New Horizon Academy was where I wanted to be. 
NHA is a wonderful company and has implemented a mission that they stand behind a 100%. The programs that NHA offers and the policies they have executed provides confirmation that they truly care about the families they serve. The teachers/staff truly have a passion for the children and their careers in Early Childhood Education. 
As management, we truly support our teachers and promote their growth through on-going training and education. We strive to ensure our teachers/staff feel appreciated for their hard work!
At New Horizon Academy, we believe that each child charts a unique course that is predominantly based on their experiences from birth to adolescence. The emotional, social, and physical development of young children definitely has an impact on the adults they will ultimately become. Therefore, at NHA we take pride in our models of teaching to ensure our young learners are provided the gateway to a lifelong love of learning through social/emotional growth, their interactions, and the foundation that prepares them for a bright future. 

● Overall
I think New Horizons has some great concepts and ideas they implement - the curriculum is great, the tuition discount is nice, and some of the stress normally put on teachers (like paying out of pocket for supplies) does not apply. The classrooms are supplied with really nice toys and furniture. 

That being said, I couldn’t tell you if this is just this location or the company as a whole, but this was the most chaotic work environment I’ve ever worked in. They wouldn’t ask you if you could before expecting you to work 10-12 hour days, days off are never guaranteed, the managers often talked about employees and their boss to other employees and caused a lot of drama. There were multiple occasions that hazards were ignored and kids would get hurt because of it. I was often times over ratio (by a lot), mixed age groups in rooms that weren’t licensed for the younger kids, and saw so many licensing regulations broken. During the pandemic, most employees would refuse to wear masks and were asked to come in even knowing they were sick (against county ordinances). People were fired for mismanagement and the turnover rate was the highest I’ve ever seen in a preschool. Honestly, I worked there for quite awhile and only saw a brief change for a couple weeks before it reverted back, over and over again. It took me months to quit, but no one deserve that kind of environment every day.

I have been working as a teacher at New Horizon Academy for a year now and I can honestly say, I love working in such a kind, loving, caring environment for myself, management, and the children I work with. I never really saw myself in early childhood education, however, after working along side wonderful coworkers and understanding and caring management staff (from my director all the way up to the CEO of the company!!), I have grown to desire to continue my education and career within New Horizon. I love working in my smaller center and really getting to know my children's families and making a difference in their lives everyday! This company thrives to make a difference in not only the children's lives, but also the employee's lives. I have never been employed at a company that treats their employees so well with excellent benefits, one-on-one help with questions, concerns, or anything, and also support for continuing education and scholarships to further education and potentially advance within the company. This company has really helped me develop into a new person, I have learned so much more than how to take care of children. I am so thankful for this career opportunity and cannot wait to see what this company has in store for me.

I started with New Horizon brand new to the childcare field. I had worked at different centers a few times when I was younger but ultimately changed careers to child care when I moved to Minnesota. I lucked out when I landed a career with New Horizon. My director has been encouraging every step of the way as I progressed through the company. She always looks out for her staff members to ensure that they are taken care of and they get the support that is needed, Because I work at one of the smaller centers, the girls feel like a family. We have open communication between all of us and all look out for each other. New Horizon also has many opportunities for advancement and even helps you earn your degrees from your CDA up to your Masters in Early Childhood. This is something that was very beneficial while I was receiving my bachelors and made it easier to help focus on my career and education instead of how I was going to pay for college. 

Overall I feel that this company is a wonderful place to work. It is very hard work and you need to expect to come home at the end of the day mentally and physically exhausted. But watching children grow, learn and explore makes up for all that. Every child has held a special place in my heart and without working for New Horizon I would have never been able to learn that there is more to a job than money.

This is a great job to explore your skills in the Early Childhood Education field and you have lots of room to move up and opportunities to get discounts on your education advancements if you decide to further your education. A typical day at NHA; you start in your room and welcome each child and parent as they drop off in the morning, you start your breakfast, do your extracurricular activities and more. Management differs at each location and each director has their own way that they like their center to be. Work place culture is set to be a team as a whole. The hardest part of the job is that each classroom has its own challenges that you have to be diverse at handling. It's a job where you need to have a good amount of patience and be able to appropriately handle the most stressful situations. The most enjoyable part of working in this field is how you get to watch all the children achieve each of their own milestones, it feels as more of a family setting with each family and parent as you get to know them all on a more detailed level. It's really a great place to work.

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