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Child Care Center Manager

La Crosse, WI • On-site

Gundersen Health System
Health Care and Social Assistance • 5 - 10K employees

Full-time

Medical, Retirement

Posted 22 days ago


Gundersen Health System rating

6.7

Company rating: 6.7 out of 10

Based on 90 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

Love + medicine is who we are, it's what we do, it's why people want to work here. If you're looking for a job to love, apply today.
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Location: La Crosse, WI
FTE: 1.0, salaried position
Schedule: Monday through Friday, core business hours. Our center is open 6a - 6p.
Position Overview
The Child Care Center manager is responsible for the business functions of the Child Care Center and maintaining compliance with all regulatory standards while supporting the mission and business objectives of Gundersen Health System. The manager provides leadership and oversight in areas of program implementation, and fiscal management. The manager also ensures that the program standards are met in all areas, including food service, facilities, the hiring and supervision of staff, and classroom curriculum, while providing leadership for the ongoing development of program quality and the identification of opportunities for operational efficiencies.
What You'll Do
  • Provide operational and administrative leadership for the Child Care Center
  • Lead and develop a team of approximately 30 employees
  • Partner with key stakeholders to achieve quality, service, financial, and strategic objectives.
  • Foster a culture of accountability, engagement, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
  • Lead change management efforts and help implement new programs, pilots, and system initiatives.

What You'll Bring
Required
  • Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education from a post-secondary program approved by the Department of Social Services
  • 3-4 years of daycare experience including 1 year in a leadership role.

Ideal Candidate Profile
We're seeking an experienced leader who thrives in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment and brings:
  • Proven daycare experience with strong team management skills.
  • Excellent communication, relationship-building, and collaboration abilities.
  • A visible, engaged leadership presence with excellent follow-through.
  • Experience leading employee development, performance management, and team engagement.
  • The ability to navigate change, manage competing priorities, and drive results.
  • A proactive, adaptable, and solutions-oriented approach.
  • A systems-thinking mindset focused on continuous improvement and operational excellence.

What You'll Get
  • Opportunity to lead one of the region's most respected Child Care Centers.
  • Collaborative and highly engaged team culture.
  • Meaningful involvement in organizational initiatives, innovation projects, and operational improvement efforts.
  • Supportive leadership environment committed to professional growth and development.
  • Comprehensive healthcare benefits and a competitive retirement program

About Emplify Health
Emplify Health, a partnership of Bellin Health and Gundersen Health System, is a leading not-for-profit, patient-centered healthcare network based in Green Bay and La Crosse, Wisconsin. With 11 hospitals and over 100 clinics, we serve 67 cities across Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota, and Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and communities.
Join Us
If you're someone who is energized by operational excellence, team development, and driving meaningful change in a dynamic primary care environment, we'd love to hear from you!
If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact HR-Recruitment@gundersenhealth.org or call 608-775-0267.
We inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning and innovating. This is our purpose. Together with our values - belonging, respect, excellence, accountability, teamwork and humility - our pillars set our foundation and our future.
Equal Opportunity Employer

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Gundersen Health System is an award winning, physician-led, integrated healthcare system employing nearly 900+ clinicians. Our mission is to distinguish ourselves through excellence in patient care, education, research and improved health in the communities we serve. A rewarding practice and an excellent quality of life awaits.

Industry

Health care and social assistance

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

La Crosse, WI, US

Year founded

1891