Month: August 2015

This is a regular posting of local jobs for early childhood professionals. We hope it helps professionals find positions and helps centers find staff to provide quality early childhood experiences. To add a posting e-mail it to outreach@fcrnew.org. All employers will be responsible to provide their accurate and up to date listings for each posting. Prospective employees will contact employer directly to learn more about opportunities and will be responsible to make sure the employer is a fit for their career in early childhood. Tell them you where you heard about the positions so we know if this free listing is working.

Kidz In Motion is now looking for part-time and full-time employees to join our team. If you are energetic, fun, caring, organized, and have a passion for childcare, Kidz In Motion is the place for you. Must be comfortable working in a family like atmosphere, have an open mind, and be willing to bring new ideas to the table. Hours may vary based on scheduling and needs. We are willing to work with school schedules. Great benefits: paid time off, paid holidays, on site training, we support TEACH, and many more. We are open Monday – Friday 6:30 am to 5:30 pm.

If interested please contact Karen or Sally at   (920)405-9754 or apply in person.

You Are My Sunshine LLC is a new daycare set in a Victorian home in cozy Allouez. We are looking for a loving and caring Assistant Child Care Teacher to add to our team! We are a small group center, licensed to 21 children, ages 6 weeks to 8 years, and have a small staff that we would like to add to with welcoming arms. We have three classrooms in a beautiful setting. This position begins part time with approximately 6-18 hours per week, typically closing shifts of 2pm-6pm with opportunities to cover day shifts for other staff members.  There will be room to turn into a full time position this April when we need to cover a maternity leave!

SHAKEN BABY TRAINING IS REQUIRED
MUST BE 18 YEARS OF AGE
Previous childcare experience is preferred
Pay is negotiable based on experience

Please contact us immediately to meet! 920.489.2897
E-mail your resume to youaremysunshineinallouez@gmail.com.

Growing Time Childcare Center is looking for a lead teacher that has the creativity, flexibility and understanding necessary for working with children, parents and coworkers. Teacher will establish programming and classroom environment in accordance with developmental goal established by Growing Time Childcare and state licensing. For more information and full job description contact Pauline Stone at 920-468-6202.

Innovative Playhouse is currently taking applications for a Full Time Preschool Teacher.  Applicants must have an Associates Degree or higher.  We are looking for a loving, nurturing, team player to join our awesome team! Please contact Beth or Aubrey for further information. (920) 965-1505

Family & Childcare Resources of N.E.W. Great opportunity for extra income. Looking for friendly adults who enjoy working with children to provide care during our parenting classes and workshops. Hourly, Part-time- Typical evening hours are 5:00-7:30pm on 1 or 2 weeknights. This is on an as needed basis for parenting classes and workshops.

Encompass Early Education and Care: Child Care Teacher Positions

For Positions Contact Encompass Human Resources 469-1236 or Contact Center Directly.  Competitive Salary – Consistent Scheduling – Benefits Available!

Rosebush Center 1275 University Ave.  920-436-7549

  • Two Year Olds                 7:30 am – 4:30 pm

Children’s Learning Center  2787 W. Mason St. 920-405-9083    Across from NWTC

  • Center Float                    9:00 am – 6:00 pm
  • Two Year Olds                 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Carol Bush Center  500 Pine St.  920-436-7557

  • Toddlers                         7:30 am – 4:30 pm

Cornerstone Center  345 N. Broadway  920-436-7554

  • Center Float                    8:30 am – 5:30 pm

Bellin Health Center  1823 S. Webster Ave. 920-436-7540

  • Preschool                        6:30 am – 3:30 pm
  • Kitchen Food Server       6:30 am – 12:30 pm

Arlene B. Walter Center  338 Hartung St.  920-468-9235

Substitutes-As needed for various locations; flexible scheduling

Agency Urges Parents to Use Resources

School supply lists and childcare options can overwhelm parents this time of year.  Family & Childcare Resources of N.E.W. prepares for more parents needing help finding childcare options and want to make sure parents know there are resources to help.

“It’s a time of transition for many as they are looking for afterschool programs or looking for care for little ones as work schedules change after the summer,” says Paula Breese, Executive Director of Family & Childcare Resources of N.E.W. “Parents will feel most comfortable making childcare decisions if they are prepared and we have a lot of resources to assist with that.”

Parents can receive personalized childcare referrals through an online database found on their website at www.fcrnew.org or by calling the agency at 920-432-8899. The referral will help parents find regulated childcare options that meets the needs of the family.

Parents can also receive resource and information on how to look for quality childcare. They can also learn about how to use and understand the Youngstar Childcare Rating and Quality Improvement System. The Youngstar Rating System allows parents to compare the quality of childcare with a measurable standard.

Finding quality childcare options can make this time of transition easier for both parents and children,” says Breese. “Using a variety of tools to make an informed childcare decision will make it easier for families.”

Mary Tibaldo, a family provider in Brown County, retired last month after 35 years caring for young children. I had the pleasure of sitting down with Mary on her last day open and asked her what advice she would give someone who wants to start their own center?

“You have to be flexible, there are so many different family situations and the needs of each family are different. You have to be able to make adjustments as you go and be the jack of all trades.” Mary also stresses that building relationships with each one of the families you care for is very important. Lastly, “Keep up with the changes!” Mary says, there are SO many changes with licensing rules, YoungStar Quality Rating And Improvement System, your own personal family life… it’s important to stay on top of them all.

Mary began her journey as a stay-at-home mother caring for her own children in Merrill Wisconsin. Mary’s husband worked for the school in Merrill and ran into times when he needed to call for a substitute teacher and couldn’t get one easily because the substitutes struggled to make last minute arrangements for child care for their own children. So he asked Mary if she wouldn’t mind watching these children. After some time doing this Mary decided to make it her career and went back to school to get certified and to get her preschool certificate.

In 1997 Mary and her family moved to De Pere, WI where she worked for a local childcare center while their new home was being built. Mary turned the whole basement level of that home into a licensed family childcare center with the help from her local pre-licensing specialist. When it was finished in 1998 she began accepting enrollment and was quickly busy running a center.

One of Mary’s biggest struggles with running an in home center was becoming so attached to the children she cared for. “They really became a part of our family” said Mary. Also, Mary firmly believes that taking time for your own family is extremely important and DO NOT forget to take time for yourself. You could tell the minute you walked into Mary’s home that she really loved what she was doing and every child in her care was important to her.

Thank you Mary for your 35 years of being a family provider. You have made a difference in many families’ lives. Enjoy your retirement.

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