PT Bilingual Administrative Assistant I (English​/Spanish

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.?

We're 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, you'll 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 $1,000 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 You'll Do

• Provide administrative, clerical, and office support, including reporting equipment problems, attendance reporting, ordering supplies, filing teacher material requests, Pro Care auditing, and maintaining accurate program and children's 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 We're 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 Children's 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…