Employment Opportunities

Early Head Start Manager

Department: Head Start
Location: Independence, WI

Job Description:

Western Dairyland EOC Inc. is a non-profit Community Action Agency working to alleviate poverty-related conditions in West Central Wisconsin. We have an opening for an Early Head Start Manager responsible for planning, monitoring, and supervising all operations of our home-based Head Start programming which works with at-risk and low-income families with children ages birth to 5. This position requires frequent traveling in the service area of Eau Claire, Buffalo, Trempealeau and Jackson counties.

The ideal candidate must have a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field with experience in management and supervision of staff. This is a full-time, salaried position starting at $23.95 per hour. 

Western Dairyland is committed to employee wellness and work-life balance. We have implemented a four-day 36 hour work week!  We provide ongoing coaching and mentoring to support staff development.

We offer a complete benefits package including:

Vacation, personal leave, holidays, sick leave

• 3 weeks of vacation annually
• 25 hours of personal time off annually
• 10 paid holidays annually
• Sick leave accrued at 3.3230 hours per pay period
  • approximately 7 hours sick leave per month for full time employees
  • maximum accrued sick leave of 432 hours
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability agency paid

401(k) plan with up to a 6% match 

Employees can contribute immediately. After 1 year of employment, the agency will contribute between 3 and 6 percent, dependent on the employee's contribution.

Health Insurance

• 90% premiums covered for individual coverage
• 75% premiums covered for additional coverage needed
• $3,750 deductible reimbursement for individuals and up to $6,500 reimbursed for family deductibles
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Accounts for both Health and Dependent Care

Dental Insurance

• Single $36.67 per month
• Family $108.20 per month

Additional Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program - fully paid
• Basic Life Insurance - fully paid (plus additional group coverage amounts)
• Flexible work schedule with generous accommodations for family, school, and volunteer commitments
• Opportunities for continuing education, conferences, and classes
• Employees have access to our Discount Marketplace
• WDEOC is a qualified employer under the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

To apply:
Complete an online application at wdHeadStart.org/jobs

Send a cover letter and resume to Jennifer Olson at Jennifer.olson@wdeoc.org

This position is open until filled.

Minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. This agency is an equal opportunity employer.