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A message from Supporting Families Together Association (SFTA):

Childcare providers are essential to our communities. Your dedication and hard work has never been more obvious than during this time of crisis. If you have questions or concerns not addressed here, or you simply need to talk, do not hesitate to contact your local Child Care Resource & Referral Agency (CCR&R). We are all in this together. Find my local CCR&R

If you are in Northeast WI, contact our agency:
Family & Childcare Resources of N.E.W.
920-432-8899
fcrnew@fcrnew.org

Helpful links for childcare centers/professionals:

Should I close my program?

At this point, child care programs should make their own decision about whether they would like to close or remain open. Child Care Aware of America has created a flowchart to help providers make this difficult decision.

If you do decide to close, we recommend you:

1. Contact your insurance company. Some insurance policies include information about when you may close and what the effects will be.

2. Contact your CCR&R to let them know that you should not receive any referrals until you choose to open again. Find my local CCR&R

3. Complete this Wisconsin Department of Children and Families survey indicating that you are closing.

This is a regular posting of local jobs for early childhood professionals.
Please email outreach@fcrnew.org to add a posting.

* Encompass – Full-time/Part-time
Green Bay (5 locations) & De Pere

Competitive salary ($10.60-$14.28/hr), consistent scheduling, paid training, paid time off, health benefits, and more!

To apply, go to www.encompasswi.org/careers, or follow the link below to view flyer for more information:

Encompass Recruitment Flyer 10-01-19

Want to help families? We want you to join our team!

Family & Childcare Resources of N.E.W. is looking for a Parent Educator to join our team of professionals who support parents, early childhood professionals and caregivers through our programs and resources.

We are a small nonprofit that makes a big impact on the lives of children in Northeast Wisconsin. If you want to make a difference in your community, please check out the job description below!

Parent Educator Position (Part-Time/20 hours per week)

The Parent Educator is responsible for the planning and delivery of family-based programming. This role includes providing support for families in the community through home visits. (Parent education/home visits will take place in Brown County.)

  • Must be able to work a flexible schedule including occasional evenings and weekends to meet clients
  • Must be comfortable working with diverse populations
  • Must have the ability to work independently, as well as part of a team
  • Must have the ability to organize, schedule and plan home visits
  • Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Family Education, Psychology, Human Development or other related fields
  • Must have a valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle and auto insurance

Compensation is based on education and experience.  Starting pay is between $14 – $16 per hour.

To apply or learn more about this position, please contact franchesca@fcrnew.org.

We had a blast on Saturday, June 29 for the seventh annual Fly A Kite Fest! Over 4,000 people joined us at Arnie Wolff Sports Complex for a fun day in the sun. The wind wasn’t always on our side, but when the right breezes blew, friends and families alike were able to enjoy some colorful sights.

Volunteers in purple t-shirts arrived bright and early to help get set up. The soccer fields had some muddy spots from a recent rainfall, and the dew on the grass had started to evaporate in a humid mist. That didn’t stop the volunteers, though! They set up the final tents, carried chairs, tables, & other supplies, and set up signs and banners. Soon, sponsors arrived with fun kids’ activities. Feeding America set up a finger painting project, Mad Whimsy set up a henna booth, and Sash & Bow brought a photo booth. Kids also enjoyed a bone dig from Wyss Family Clinic and a demonstration from Herb Blue’s Total Self Defense.

In a nearby soccer field, the Wisconsin Kiters Club set up a BOLS race. The idea is simple: kids could run from one end of a soccer field to the other, then run back to where they started. The catch? First, they attached a giant parachute to their back. Kids enjoyed racing against their siblings, their friends, and their own best times as they sped across the turf. Some adults even joined in!

In the afternoon, a group of familiar faces came together for the Celebrity Running of the BOLS. State Representative Andre Jacque, Green Bay Mayor Eric Genrich, Meteorologist Phil DeCastro, and Miss Green Bay Area 2019, Kaylee Vermeern came together to run like the wind—with quite a bit of wind resistance. Congrats to Kaylee Vermeern (aka Miss Green Bay) for winning the race!

Throughout the afternoon, kids gathered for three exciting candy drops. Each time, a giant kite holding lots of candy soared overhead and dropped candy down for kids to pick up and take home. Once, there wasn’t enough time to get the huge candy-laden kite off the ground. Luckily, we came prepared; giant t-shirt launchers tossed candy into the air, instead!

Free candy wasn’t the only thing available to eat at Fly A Kite Fest. Our concessions stand kept busy selling cookout food and sweet treats. It was a hot day, so we sold plenty of waters, sodas, juice boxes, and snow cones.

Across the field, we also sold t-shirts and envelopes. Why envelopes? They were a part of our envelope game. Local businesses donated gift certificates and other prizes. We then filled thousands of envelopes and mixed them together. Half of all of the envelopes had a prize in them.

Of course, what is Fly A Kite Fest without Kites? We thank the Wisconsin Kiters Club for their incredible contributions. Their members brought plenty of kites to guide through the air. Although the extra-large kites never gathered enough wind to get off of the ground, the coordinated stunt kites danced to music in a coordinated kite ballet. The Kiters also provided supplies for children to make their very own kites in our Kids’ Activities tent. Overall, over 4,000 families and 90 volunteers came together for a fun day in the summer sun!

Our Sponsors

Kite Fest would not be possible without our incredible sponsors!

Wisconsin Kiters Club
Fox Communities Credit Union
Nicolet National Bank
Green Bay City Parks
Lamar Outdoor Advertising
Holiday Inn Stadium
Insight Creative, Inc.
Star 98
Moneysaver Magazine
Mad Whimsy
HJ Martin
Wisconsin Public Service Foundation
Baycare
Pomp’s Tire
Humana
Wyss Family Clinic of Chiropractic
Festival Foods
Princess My Party
The English Inn
Country Inn and Suites
Women Magazine
Wanezek, Jaekels, Daul and Babcock, S.C
Banker’s Advertising
Brown County Sheriff’s Department
KerberRose
Wipfli
Advanced Disposal
ERC
First Presbyterian Church
LP Mooradian
Sash and Bow
Go Valley Kids

This is a regular posting of local jobs for early childhood professionals. To add a posting, email 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.

Open Arms Child Care

  • Dedicated and hard working team player
  • Prefer  a level 7 on the Wisconsin Registry.  Level 7 is equivalent to 6 college credits in ECE OR qualify to be a lead teacher in a classroom EC1, EC 2, Infant and Toddler
  • First aid and CPR
  • Must not be afraid of getting dirty,bugs, or mud.
  • Someone who is excited and willing to grow with the company
  • Prefer to have Child abuse and neglect
  • prefer to have SIDS and Shaken Baby
  • Prefer to have Mandated Reporter
  • I would also like them to write a paragraph on why they feel like they would be a good fit for our company.

They can call us, stop in or email me.

16510 Cass St

Green Bay Wi 54302

920-940-5008

hrobbinsoaccllc@gmail.com

Encompass

This is a regular posting of local jobs for early childhood professionals. To add a posting, email 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.

Stepping Stones Child Care

Stepping Stones Child Care is looking for an energetic fun loving assistant teacher.  We are looking for part time or full time  & would love to hear from you.  Please email me candiethomas.steppingstones@hotmail.com with any questions or to set up an interview.

First Preschool & Day Care

501 Howe Street

Green Bay, WI 54301

We have an immediate opening for a full time teacher in our small Christian Preschool & Day Care. This position requires a person who is able to plan and carry out a daily program designed to meet the physical and developmental needs of preschool children. This person will provide care and supervision for a group of children, maintain a safe, clean environment, and model kindness & respect. Must be able to communicate effectively with parents and staff, be dependable, flexible, and a team player. Hours are 8:45 – 5:30 Monday – Friday.

Minimum requirements: Intro to the Child Care Profession, Skills & Strategies for the Day Care Teacher, Shaken Baby training, and CPR. Early Childhood experience required.

Benefits offered include health insurance, reduced preschool and/or day care tuition, paid holidays, vacation, training, and continuing education.  Pay starting at $11 based on education and experience.

Email resume to aebenhoe@fumcgb.org or call 437-0736 for more information.

Care For All Ages

Care For All Ages is looking to add an Assistant Director to the management team! If you have Childcare experience and education, call Tracy or Katrina at 920-432-3993!

We are also looking to hire a Childcare teacher. Prospective candidates must enjoy helping children learn and grow. Call Katrina today to set up an interview at 920-432-3993!

Encompass

Fall 2017 Training Schedule

Here are the seminars and training opportunities for Fall.

Please call Family and Child Care Resources of N.E.W. at 920-432-8899 or email jamie@fcrnew.org to register or with questions.

Training
Date
Time
Location
Cost
Early Literacy Make and Take- Down on the Farm Sept 13th 6:30-8:30 pm FCRNEW-Green Bay $20
Infant Toddler Pyramid Model Sept 21, 28

Oct 5, 12, 19, 26

Nov 9, 16

 6:30-9:30pm FCRNEW-Green Bay $50
Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards (WMELS) Oct 4, 11, 18, 25,

Nov 1

 5:30-8:30 pm Holy Rosary, Kewaunee $50- must attend all sessions
Early Literacy Make and Take- Pete the Cat: Construction Destruction Oct 10 6:30-8:30 pm FCRNEW-Green Bay $20
Strengthening Families in Early Care and Education Oct 17-23 — ONLINE $20
Protective Factors- Introduction Nov 1 9:00 am-12:00 pm FCRNEW-Green Bay $5 lunch included
Protective Factors- Parental Resilience Nov 1 12:30 pm-3:30 pm FCRNEW-Green Bay $5 lunch included
Early Literacy Make and Take- The Napping House Nov 14 6:30-8:30 pm FCRNEW- Green Bay $20
Protective Factors- Social Emotional Competency Nov 15 9:00 am-12:00 pm FCRNEW-Green Bay $5 lunch included
Protective Factors- Social Connections and Wrap Up Nov 15 12:30 pm-3:30 pm FCRNEW-Green Bay $5 lunch included
Powerful Interactions Nov 20 6:30-8:00 pm FCRNEW- Green Bay $15
Strengthening Families in Early Care and Education Nov 28-Dec 4 — ONLINE $20
Back to Basics Dec 11 6:30-8:30 pm FCRNEW- Green Bay $15

Fall has snuck up on us and now are you scrambling to fit the fall fun in? We’ll help provide you with some free and cheap options for your family to get out and enjoy the smells of pumpkin spice and biting into a few crisp apples in the orchard.

Free Family Fun

  1. Bellevue Trick or Treat Trail – This free event does require pre-registration but it’s one not to miss. With a creepy trail through the woods and fun games for the kiddos, your family will have a blast. You also get to take home a free pumpkin and enjoy a cookie and hot cocoa.
  2. UWGB Trick-or-Treat Tot Trot– Enjoy safe trick or treating in the dorms at the UWGB campus. Check out the Facebook event for more details.
  3. Halloween at the Y – Celebrate fall by swimming, jumping in bounce houses or playing games or doing arts and crafts. This event has something for all ages. Different locations have different dates.
  4. Trick or Treat with Curious George at Barnes and Noble. Meet your one of your favorite TV characters and read a few books.

Cheap Family Fun

  1. Apple Valley Orchard – Located in De Pere, has a small play area, petting zoo and store. You can ride on the wagon for free and enjoy your pick of the apples.
  2. Hillside Apples – Although a little bit of a drive into Casco, their caramel apples are so good! Hop on the tractor ride for your pick of apples and pumpkins.
  3. Blaser’s Acres With a fun pumpkin patch, slides, a play area and a corn maze, your family is sure to have fun in Suamico at this place.
  4. Annual Halloween Event at the Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary. Please register ahead of time. $2.50 per child.

Fall provides a great time to spend with your family enjoying activities. Check out our Facebook page for more events that your family can enjoy!

Are you a Professional Passionate About Helping Children and Families?

Are you looking for a position where you could help families and children? Family & Childcare Resources of N.E.W. is looking for a new team members in a variety of positions to join our team of professionals working to support parents, early childhood professionals and caregivers with programs and resources.

We are a small nonprofit that makes big impact in the lives of children in northeast Wisconsin. If you meet the education and professional background requirements plus you want to make an impact in our community, please check out the job description below.

Parent Educator Position- Full Time (2 Positions One to focus on facilitating Group Classes and One to Facilitate Home Visits)

The Parent Educator is responsible for the planning, and delivery of family-based programming, including but not limited to:  home visits; reporting and data collection.  Parent Education/Home visits will take place in Brown County.

Must be able to work flexible schedule to include occasional evenings and weekends to meet clients based on their schedule; must be comfortable working with diverse populations.  The ability to organize, schedule and plan home visits.

Bachelor’s Degree required in Social Work, Family Education, Psychology and or Human Development Preferred; other Bachelor’s degrees would be considered.  Must also have a valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle and auto insurance.

Compensation is based on education and experience.  Starting pay is between $14 and $16 per hour.

Email a cover letter and resume to paula@fcrnew.org

Outreach & Communication Coordinator

Responsibilities

We are looking for a dynamic individual to lead all outreach and communication efforts for a local nonprofit agency.  Our ideal candidate will have the education and experience to create and implement communications throughout our service delivery area to enhance the understanding of our programs and services.  Other duties the Outreach & Communications Coordinator will have include:

  • Lead our agency’s efforts with a variety of platforms for social media and email marketing.
  • Develop and coordinate plans to share program successes annually.
  • Create agency related promotional materials
  • Plan and promote outreach events including our Blue Kite Campaign and Fly a Kite Festival.
  • Assist with fundraising and event management
  • Coordinate volunteers for the agency for events and programming.
  • Build relationships with community partners and leaders

Qualifications

Preferred candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, or Journalism and at least 2 years related experience.

Email a cover letter and resume to paula@fcrnew.org

Lead Childcare Office Support

Hourly Part Time:  15-20 hours per week.  Schedule will flex between daytime and evening programming.  Occasional weekends required.

Job Summary

Provide and ensure adequate child care for programming under direct supervision of the Parent Educator Supervisor.  Provide office support when not performing child care duties.

Compensation is based on education and experience.  Starting pay is between $12 and $14 per hour.

Email a cover letter and resume to paula@fcrnew.org

Full job description

Paula Breese Joins Wisconsin Child Abuse & Neglect Prevention Board

Family & Childcare Resources of N.E.W. congratulates Executive Director, Paula Breese, on her appointment as a board director for the Wisconsin Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Board.

Breese says that the Prevention Board’s vision, for every child in Wisconsin to grow up in a safe, stable, and nurturing environment, is one that matches her own. “As a mother and community member, I have always been passionate about helping our community achieve the best outcomes for all our children.”

Breese will serve a 3-year term on the Wisconsin Child Abuse & Neglect Prevention Board. Breese brings 30 years of early childhood experience and education to her advocacy for children in Northeast Wisconsin and across the state.

Family & Childcare Resources of N.E.W. strengthens parents and early childhood educators with education, resources and support for healthy early childhood development.

“In Wisconsin, we are doing much to strengthen children and families and there is more we can do,” says Breese. “It will be an honor to serve as part of this longstanding effort to  strengthen children and families.”

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