Join an organization where our employees say "This is the best place I have worked.
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everyone is welcoming and caring"! If you are looking for a pleasant professional environment and rewarding work that supports professional/family balance, then this is your opportunity! We are seeking a passionate individual to join our Early Care and Education Team who values the work of early childhood professionals, understands the challenges the field faces, and believes in the crucial economic and importance of child care.
The Child Care Advocate will work with all child care stakeholders to support and uphold this crucial profession.
Principle duties include supporting child care business start-up, helping families find suitable quality child care, providing training and technical assistance to early childhood professionals and promoting community and business child care partnerships.
The position is eligible for health, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement plan, as well as flexible scheduling, a generous personal leave time package and paid holidays.
People who thrive in busy environments with a quickly changing to-do list are our ideal candidates.
We are looking for someone who is a problem solver, an innovative thinker and can work well independently as well as with others to plan programming and achieve outcomes.
Minimum qualifications: knowledge of and experience with child care rules and regulations, Associate degree in Early Childhood Education or similar field, experience in a child care setting, proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and familiarity with database applications, current driver’s license and proof of adequate car insurance, access to reliable transportation.
Preferred candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or similar, three years of experience in a child care setting with priority given to applicants with administrator/director experience, understanding of effective advocacy practices, and proven outcomes collaborating with businesses and community stakeholders.
Physical requirements; ability to lift objects up to 40 pounds, ability to operate a computer for extended periods of time (2-3) hours and ability to sit for up to 6-8 hours.
To apply submit cover letter and resume to Early Care and Education Director, The Parenting Place, 1500 Green Bay St.
, La Crosse, WI 54601 or email same documents to audrawieser@theparentingplace.
net.
The position is open until filled.
We are unable to accept any inquiries about the position or status of applications.
The Parenting Place is an Equal Opportunity Employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce to serve families of all cultures, structures and abilities.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.
00 per hour
Expected hours: No more than 40 per week
Benefits:
* Dental insurance
* Flexible schedule
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Professional development assistance
* Retirement plan
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* Day shift
* Monday to Friday
Ability to Relocate:
* La Crosse, WI 54601: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
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