Careers
Child Center Director, Hillview Life Center – Full Time
The Child Center Director at YWCA La Crosse is responsible for leading the daily operations of the Hillview Life Center Child Center, an intergenerational care setting, including regulatory compliance, staff supervision, program quality, family engagement, and fiscal oversight, while fostering a safe, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate environment that supports meaningful connections across generations.
To apply, send cover letter & resume to executivedirector@ywcalax.org or by complete the Open Position Application (at the bottom of this page). Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Please review the full job description below.
Child Center (at HLC):
Opening Spring 2026 — YWCA La Crosse is excited to announce the upcoming opening of our new childcare program at the Hillview Life Center — the first-of-its-kind intergenerational care space in the Coulee Region. This unique center will serve up to 60 children while sharing space with older adults, including those with mild to moderate dementia, fostering meaningful connections across generations and expanding the access of accessible, affordable childcare for families — Explore our new career openings below!
Lead Teacher, Hillview Life Center – Full Time
Lead Teachers are responsible for the planning, implementation, and evaluation of developmentally appropriate classroom practices and for supervising Assistant Teachers and volunteers in accordance with Child Center policies and procedures. This position is based at the new Hillview Life Center and supports the region’s first intergenerational care model, fostering meaningful connections between children and older adults in a shared, community-centered setting.
To apply, send cover letter & resume to executivedirector@ywcalax.org or by complete the Open Position Application (at the bottom of this page). Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Please review the full job description below.
Adult Programs Director, Hillview Life Center – Full Time
The Adult Programs Director is responsible for leading intergenerational, dementia-capable programming for adults with early-stage neurocognitive disorders and their care partners, providing operational leadership and oversight to ensure high-quality, inclusive services at the Hillview Life Center.
To apply, send cover letter & resume to executivedirector@ywcalax.org or by complete the Open Position Application (at the bottom of this page). Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Please review the full job description below.
Assistant Teacher, Hillview Life Center – Full Time
Assistant Teachers support Lead Teachers in creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging classroom environment by assisting with daily activities, child supervision, and family communication in accordance with state requirements and Child Center policies. This position is based at the new Hillview Life Center and supports the region’s first intergenerational care model, fostering meaningful connections between children and older adults in a shared, community-centered setting.
To apply, send cover letter & resume to executivedirector@ywcalax.org or by complete the Open Position Application (at the bottom of this page). Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Please review the full job description below.
Child Center (at WTC):
Located at Western Technical College, the YWCA La Crosse Child Center provides high-quality, affordable childcare for working families and students in our community. As our original Child Center location, this program reflects our trusted model of care — offering safe, nurturing classrooms, developmentally appropriate curriculum, and strong family partnerships. We are proud to expand access to reliable, affordable childcare in the Coulee Region. Explore our current career openings below!
Assistant Teacher, WTC Child Center – Flexible
Assistant Teachers are responsible for supporting the Lead Teacher in maintaining a safe, nurturing, and engaging classroom environment while assisting with daily activities, supervision, and family communication in accordance with state requirements and Child Center policies.
To apply, send cover letter & resume to executivedirector@ywcalax.org or by complete the Open Position Application (at the bottom of this page). Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Please review the full job description below.
Lead Teacher, WTC Child Center – Full Time
Lead Teachers are responsible for the planning, implementation, and evaluation of developmentally appropriate practices of the daily program and the supervision of Assistant Teachers, aides, and volunteers as designated by the Child Center Director.
To apply, send cover letter & resume to executivedirector@ywcalax.org or by complete the Open Position Application (at the bottom of this page). Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Please review the full job description below.
Cook, Hillview Life Center – Full Time
Child Center Cooks are responsible for preparing and serving nutritious meals and snacks for children in a licensed child care center while maintaining a clean, safe, and organized kitchen. This position supports menu planning and food service in compliance with CACFP and child care licensing requirements and is located at the new Hillview Life Center, home to the region’s first intergenerational care model connecting children and older adults in a shared community setting.
To apply, send cover letter & resume to executivedirector@ywcalax.org or by complete the Open Position Application (at the bottom of this page). Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Please review the full job description below.
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