Positions Available

Please email your completed application to the address listed on the application or mail it to our administrative offices at 2900 Red Fox Run, Portage, WI  53901.   IMPORTANT NOTE: Please download the employment application to your hard drive, then open the file to complete the application. Remember to save your work. We do not recommend completing the employment application in your web browser. (To download the file, right click on the “Employment Application” icon and select “Save Link As.” You may then select the location in which you would like to save the file to your computer.)

Current Openings at Renewal Unlimited, Inc.

Adams County

Cook: This position is a 32 hour per week, Monday through Friday position that runs 9 and ½ months during our school year.  The wage range is $9.49 to $10.48 per hour depending on experience. Duties for this position include planning, purchasing, preparing and serving meals in a Head Start setting. The cook also may prepare nutrition activities with preschool children. This position comes with our full benefit package which includes Health, Dental, Life, LTD, FSA, PTO, and others.  We are an EEO/AA Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. Please visit our website, www.renewalunlimited.net for an application or call (608)742-5329.

EARLY CHILDHOOD SUPERVISOR: Supervises Head Start teachers in Mauston, Necedah, and Adams; Full-time, full-year; Excellent fringe benefit package. Provides mentoring and training to teachers to ensure high quality services for preschool Head Start children. Will sub for teachers in classroom as needed. A Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education and a WI Teaching License is required. Student loan forgiveness may be applicable. Please visit our web site, www.renewalunlimited.net, for an application or call (608-742-5329. An EEO/AA Employer.

Columbia County

Center Assistant Portage I Head Start: Full time position; Monday through Friday from mid-August to May 31 of each year.  Wage range is $9.25 to $10.22 per hour depending on experience.  This position assists the Teacher in working with preschool children in the classroom and while being transported on the bus.  Preference may be given to candidates with Early Childhood I & II or experience with preschool children.  Must have Early Childhood I & II classes within 1 year of hire. Classes paid by the agency.  Full benefit package includes Health, Dental, and Life Insurance.  Retirement contribution after 3 years of hire, personal days, paid holidays, and others.  We are an EEO/AA Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

FAMILY ENGAGEMENT SPECIALIST: Full Time Position; Wage Range: $37,476 – $41,376 depending on education and experience. B.S. Degree in Social Work or Family Services is required. Designs family engagement strategies and support family well-being and promote children’s development; father engagement strategies; 2 generation approaches; family partnerships; recruitment of families; activities to promote school readiness and address family needs; and implements parenting curriculum. Travel within 5 counties and some evening work required. Office will be based in Portage, WI. Visit our web site at www.renewalunlimited.net for an application or call (608) 742-5329. An EEO/AA employer.

Fresh Start — Youth/Young Adult Positions:  Are you ready for change?  Renewal Unlimited, Inc. is offering opportunities to earn your GED/HSED or high school diploma, learn home construction skills and earn college credits.  The Fresh start program will increase employability skills and provide opportunities to move on to higher paying employment and higher education.  You may qualify even if you have completed your high school diploma or equivalent.  Starting pay is minimum wage.  Stop by 2900 Red Fox Run, Portage to obtain an application or call 608-742-5329.

Head Start Bus Driver Columbus, WI:  This position is a part time 15-20 hours per week, Monday through Friday, part year position that runs for 9 and ½ months during our school year.  The bus driver will drive Head Start children in a mini-bus with an automatic transmission twice per day, once for pickup in the morning and another for drop-off in the afternoon.  An aide accompanies driver on every route. The bus driver must have or obtain a School Bus Driver’s License (CDL) within 90 days of hire and have a clean driving record for the past 3 years. Renewal pays all costs for obtaining a CDL.  We are an EEO/AA Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

Head Start Manager: Full Time Position; Excellent Benefit Package; Based in the City of Portage. Manage Head Start Program for children 0 to 5 in a 5 county rural area. Responsible for Day Care Licensing, collaborating with local school districts, and working with Executive Director in determining services for children and families of the Head Start Program. Supervises Head Start staff and monitors all services/paperwork to ensure compliance with Head Start standards. Travel within the 5 counties and limited evening work may be required. Must have at a B.S. degree in Early Childhood Education or Administration. Other related degrees will be considered. Visit to our web site, www.renewalunlimited.net, or call (608)742-5329 for an application. An EEO/AA Employer.

Human Resource Manager: Excellent Benefit Package. Management of all human resource functions, including benefit administration, COBRA, FMLA and worker’s comp. Responsible for recruitment, interviews, orientation and appraisal processes. Ensures job descriptions are developed and updated. Implements personnel policies and procedures. Administrative duties include reporting and filing of the agency’s insurance, tax exemption for agency properties, personnel file compliance for Head Start, State Day Care Licensing and AmeriCorps. Demonstrated knowledge of employment law, personnel management and general accounting procedures. Ability to organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines. Strong oral, written and interpersonal skills. Must be a team player, flexible and be detail-oriented. The ability to multi-task and maintain confidentiality are essential requirements for this position. Expertise in Microsoft Office required. Assists and supports the Executive Director. May also have a possibility of supervising AmeriCorps program staff. Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources or related field with experience in Human Resources preferred. Please visit our web site, www.renewalunlimited.net for an application or call (608)742-5329. An EEO/AA Employer.

Teacher Assistant Portage I Head Start: Full time position; Monday through Friday from mid-August to May 31 of each year. Wage range is $10.55 to $11.65 per hour depending on experience. This position assists the Teacher in working with preschool children in the classroom and while being transported on the bus. Preference may be given to candidates with Early Childhood I & II, a CDA, or experience with preschool children. Must have Early Childhood I & II classes and a CDA within 1 year of hire. Classes paid by the agency. Full benefit package includes Health, Dental, and Life Insurance. Retirement contribution after 3 years of hire, personal days, paid holidays, and others. We are an EEO/AA Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

Dodge County

Home Visitor, Dodge County:Full time position; $15.82 – $17.47 per hour depending on experience. The Home Visitor Plans and implements weekly home visits for 10 to 12 families. Plans and implements weekly playgroups for children ages 0 to 5. Works with the Family Resource Center Team to plan family engagement and male involvement activities and parent trainings/meetings. Full-time, full-year. Excellent benefit package. Also possible eligibility for student loan forgiveness. Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Social Work, Psychology, Nursing or similar degree. Limited evening work schedules may be required. Travel throughout Dodge County required for home visits; mileage reimbursement available with proof of auto liability. Positions begin immediately. Please visit our web site, www.renewalunlimited.net, for an application or call (608)742-5329. An EEO/AA employer.

INTERPRETER: Spanish speaking; on an as-needed basis. Provides interpreting and/or translating services for non-English speaking children and families in an educational environment including classrooms, home visits, IEP meetings and other educational settings.  Please download the application for employment here or call (608) 742-5329.  An EEO/AA Employer.

Juneau County

EARLY CHILDHOOD SUPERVISOR: Supervises Head Start teachers in Mauston, Necedah, and Adams; Full-time, full-year; Excellent fringe benefit package. Provides mentoring and training to teachers to ensure high quality services for preschool Head Start children. Will sub for teachers in classroom as needed. A Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education and a WI Teaching License is required. Student loan forgiveness may be applicable. Please visit our web site, www.renewalunlimited.net, for an application or call (608-742-5329. An EEO/AA Employer.

Sauk County

Interpreter: Spanish speaking; on an as-needed basis. $11.70 –$12.92per/hr.  Provides interpreting and/or translating services for non-English speaking children and families in an educational environment including classrooms, home visits, IEP meetings and other educational settings.  Please download the application for employment here or call (608) 742-5329.  An EEO/AA Employer.

Center Assistant Sauk Prairie Head Start: Full time position; Monday through Friday from mid-August to May 31 of each year.  Wage range is $9.25 to $10.22 per hour depending on experience.  This position assists the Teacher in working with preschool children in the classroom and while being transported on the bus.  Preference may be given to candidates with Early Childhood I & II or experience with preschool children.  Must have Early Childhood I & II classes within 1 year of hire. Classes paid by the agency.  Full benefit package includes Health, Dental, and Life Insurance.  Retirement contribution after 3 years of hire, personal days, paid holidays, and others.  We are an EEO/AA Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

Head Start Bus Driver Prairie Du Sac, WI:  This position is a part time 15-20 hours per week, Monday through Friday, part year position that runs for 9 and ½ months during our school year.  The bus driver will drive Head Start children in a mini-bus with an automatic transmission twice per day, once for pickup in the morning and another for drop-off in the afternoon.  An aide accompanies driver on every route. The bus driver must have or obtain a School Bus Driver’s License (CDL) within 90 days of hire and have a clean driving record for the past 3 years. Renewal pays all costs for obtaining a CDL.  We are an EEO/AA Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.