If you happen to be checking out the Brown County Library Book sale, swing by our office because we are selling some of our books from our resource room! These books are an EXCELLENT source for activities, child guidance, and professional development! (No need to click through affiliate links or ads with a book!) Books are $1 each or $10 for twelve books! Stop by our office during normal office hours: M-Th 8 AM- 4:30 PM Friday 8:00 AM-12:00 PM.
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We can help you post job listings to find candidates who have gone through our training and may be looking for a new place to start their childcare career! For a small fee of $5 we will:
- Post your listing on our new Work in Childcare page for 30 days. This webpage is also a one stop shop on information about how to start working in a group center!
- Advertise your position on a Wednesday social media post! (4,700 likes and over 300 followers!)
- Depending on demand, you may get more than one Wednesday post during your 30-day window!
- Add it to our newsletter! (Over 1,200 subscribers!)
- This is also part of your 30-day window. Our agency newsletter goes out on the last Thursday of the month.
If you wish to post a job listing, please click here to send us a request.
PIWI playgroup is coming soon!
Parents Interacting with Infants (PIWI) celebrates parents as their child’s first teachers.
Group facilitators are available to:
* Support, understand and respect the parent’s role
* Guide specific interaction strategies to validate parents as individuals
* Promote parent competence and confidence in interacting with their children
Look for date announcements on our website, social media, and newsletter for November sessions.
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.
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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.”
LICE PREVENTION INFO
This info was provided by a community partner to help parents and child care providers prevent lice. Back to school season means lots of excitement. Do some prevention to avoid adding worry to your back to school list.
DIY Preventative Essential Oil Lice Spray for Hair — Pass Health Foods
- 2 oz. spray bottle, filled halfway with water.
- 10 drops tea tree oil.
- 5 drops lavender oil.
- 5 drops rosemary oil.
- 5 drops eucalyptus oil. Fill a 2oz spray bottle halfway with water (it’s best to use distilled or bottled water) and add the essential oils.
What repels head lice?
Coconut, tea tree oil, lavender, eucalyptus, rosemary, lemon grass, and peppermint are scents popularly believed to repel lice. Using any coconut scented shampoo and conditioner is an easy way to increase your defense.
Studies on Essential Oils Treatment for Lice:
#1: Tea Tree Oil: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3480584/
At 1% concentration, tea tree oil killed 100% of head lice after 30 minutes.
#2: Lavender and Tea Tree Oils: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20727129
97.6% of lice were dead using these essential oils, compared to only 25% were dead from using chemical treatments.
#3: Anise and Ylang Ylang Oils: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12389342/
92% success rate against head lice.
Many of the other spray recipes on the internet use oils like:
- Rosemary
- Peppermint, and
- Clove