PT Bilingual Administrative Assistant I (EnglishSpanish)

Job Type: Part-Time

Hours: 5:45AM TO 11:15AM Monday Through Friday

Location: Milwaukee WI Early Education and Care Center

La Causa Inc. is seeking a Bilingual Administrative Assistant I (English/Spanish) to provide administrative clerical and general office support for the Early Education and Care Center. This position plays an important role in supporting daily program operations maintaining accurate records completing required documentation assisting with communication and translation and providing administrative support to staff children families and other stakeholders.

The ideal candidate is organized dependable culturally responsive detail-oriented and able to communicate effectively in both English and Spanish.

Why Join La Causa Inc.

Were proud to be recognized as a Top Workplace for reflecting our commitment to creating a workplace where employees feel valued supported and appreciated.

• When you join our team youll enjoy benefits and perks designed to support your personal and professional success including:
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Receive your annual PTO allotment upfront after completing 90 days of employment prorated based on your start date during your first year.
• Paid Birthday and Personal Days: Enjoy a paid day off for your birthday plus two additional personal days each year.
• Retirement Savings Plan: Participate in our retirement plan through Voya with an employer match to help support your financial future.
• Health and Wellness Benefits: Access medical dental and vision coverage to support your overall well-being.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Receive up to $1000 annually toward continued education and professional development.
• Employee Appreciation and Team Events: Enjoy a fun connected culture with activities like bake-offs potlucks and team celebrations.
• A Supportive Culture: Be part of a workplace where employees are recognized encouraged and given opportunities to grow.
• Join a company that invests in its people and has been recognized as a Top Workplace for .

Your Role:

As an Administrative Assistant I you will provide administrative and clerical support to the Early Education and Care Center and designated staff. You will assist with records management reporting correspondence translation and interpretation supplies attendance data entry and other administrative functions that support the effective operation of the program.

This is a bilingual position requiring full professional proficiency in English and Spanish both written and verbal.

What Youll Do

• Provide administrative clerical and office support including reporting equipment problems attendance reporting ordering supplies filing teacher material requests ProCare auditing and maintaining accurate program and childrens files.
• Serve as backup for administrative and clerical support staff and/or other teaching-related positions as needed and directed.
• Compose type and distribute correspondence in English and Spanish.
• Provide written and oral translation and interpretation in English and Spanish as needed.
• Update program materials make copies organize documents and maintain appropriate filing systems.
• Complete collect and submit required information and documentation by established deadlines including enrollment numbers reports data and other program requirements.
• Assist with student recruitment retention and fundraising activities.
• Establish and maintain effective communication collaboration and cooperation with children families staff participants and other stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate and organized records in accordance with program and agency requirements.
• Follow all legal organizational contractual licensing and program requirements laws policies and procedures.
• Fulfill mandated reporter responsibilities regarding suspected child abuse in accordance with applicable laws policies and procedures.
• Attend meetings trainings and professional development activities as requested.
• Provide training or support to individuals participating in work experience or training programs as assigned.
• Contribute as an active and supportive team member.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What Were Looking For:

• Minimum of High School Diploma/GED.
• Minimum of three (3) years of professional secretarial clerical or reception experience required.
• Must have successfully completed Intro to the Childrens Profession Skills & Strategies for the Child Care Teacher and Fundamentals of Infant & Toddler.
• Bilingual Spanish and English proficiency required with full professional proficiency in both oral and written communication.
• Strong cultural competency and interpersonal relationship skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with individuals across multiple functional areas levels linguistic backgrounds and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Excellent critical-thinking skills including the ability to use logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Highly developed organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Knowledge and experience using the Microsoft Office Suite including word processing spreadsheets and databases.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with diverse groups and individuals.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends based on program needs.
• Reliable transportation valid Wisconsin drivers license state minimum auto insurance and ability to meet La Causa Inc. driving standards.
• Must be eligible to work near children in accordance with applicable Wisconsin state licensing requirements.
• Must successfully complete and pass all required background checks including but not limited to criminal history TB testing and physical examination as applicable

Work Environment:

• Work is primarily performed in an office and early education/day care environment.
• Flexible hours may be required based on program needs.
• Regular interaction with children families staff participants and other stakeholders is required.
• Position may require occasional evenings and weekends based on program needs.

Physical Demands:

• Attendance and punctuality are essential functions of this position.
• The employee is regularly required to stand sit reach stoop bend and walk. Infrequent lifting may be required.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

About La Causa Inc.

La Causa Inc. founded in 1972 is one of Wisconsins largest bilinguals multicultural agencies. Our mission is to provide children youth and families with quality comprehensive services to nurture healthy family life and enhance community stability. Our divisions include Crisis Nursery & Respite Center Early Education & Care Center La Causa Charter School Social Services (Adult and Youth Services) and Administration. At the heart of our mission is our dedicated staff who serve the children and families of

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