Work with Us!
We have child care job openings for qualified early childhood education teachers, as well as other positions in support of our mission.
Current Opportunities:
- Teacher, Persimmon Early Learning Childhood Education
- Intern, Community Engagement and Equity Programs
- Latina Achievement Support (LAS) Advocate
About Us
For 100 years, YWCA Boulder County has worked to eliminate racism and empower women in Boulder County and helped women and children of all ages and backgrounds thrive. Founded by community volunteers in 1922, the organization has supported generations of women and girls by tackling social issues such as housing, employment, education, and child care. Today, YWCA Boulder County provides programs such as high-quality, affordable, and flexible child care; parent education classes; and racial justice and equity programs including youth empowerment, youth and adult education, and advocacy. As an inclusive, secular nonprofit organization, we are publicly funded, not affiliated with any religious group, and welcome people of all backgrounds and genders to participate in our important work.
In 1977, YWCA Boulder County recognized the need for flexible, affordable drop-in child care and created Children’s Alley. In 2020, responding to changing community needs, we expanded our child care program, prompting a new name: Persimmon Early Learning. As a Level 4 Colorado Shines rated Early Childhood Program, Persimmon Early Learning provides a safe, nurturing, and creative space for children ages eight weeks to six years to learn and grow in newly redesigned and expanded indoor and outdoor learning areas. We offer high-quality, affordable drop-in, short-term and permanent child care options, and we are the only child care center in Boulder County offering emergency care for families with nowhere else to turn.
Persimmon Early Learning
Early Childhood Education Teacher
About You:
The Early Childhood Education Teacher reports to the Assistant Director, Persimmon Early Learning and is responsible for providing a caring and creative classroom environment. Qualified to care for ages ranging 8 weeks through 6 years. This is a Full time/Non-Exempt position at 32.5 hours per week.
Responsibilities:
- Ensure the health and safety of the classroom
- Implement developmentally appropriate practices through experiential, play-based curriculum, and positive guidance
- Daily classroom management
- Daily curriculum delivery
- Maintaining child assessment through COR Advantage, and parent/teacher conferences (We provide training)
- Access continued coaching in children’s social-emotional growth to support all developmental needs
Required Qualifications:
- ECT Qualified – through PDIS credential, CDA credential, or alternative pathways
- Problem-solving skills
- Full understanding of Colorado State Childcare Licensing regulations
- Multitasking in a fast-paced environment
- Must be physically able to lift children
- Standing, kneeling, and bending as required
Preferred Qualifications:
- Early Childhood coursework through a regionally accredited college or university
- Pyramid Plus Approach or EQIT
- Minimum of one year verified experience
Benefits:
- $25/hour
- $1,000 sign-on bonus
- 32.5-hour work week with full time benefits
- Sick time off accrual on day 1
- Employer funded pension plan
- Over 5 weeks of paid vacation
- Other Great Benefits!
Interested individuals with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, including BIPOC, LGBTQ+ folks, female identifying, and people with different levels of ability are urged to apply. Interested candidates may apply for this position by emailing their resume and a cover letter to Crystal Navarrete, Director of Human Resources at cnavarrete@ywcaboulder.org Celina Hernandez, Co-Director Persimmon Early Learning at chernandez@ywcaboulder.org and Griffin McKeague, Co-Director of Persimmon Early Learning at gmckeague@ywcaboulder.org
Intern, Community Engagement and Equity Programs
About You:
The Intern, Community Engagement and Equity Programs, supports the development and delivery of direct services related to the YWCA mission of eliminating racism and empowering women. Along with supporting the project management, administrative, and necessary outreach working in partnership with the Director in all equity programming, including Reading to End Racism, STEMe3 Program for girls of color, Latina Achievement Support Program, and other supportive work in advocacy and equity.
There are 2 roles available for this part-time paid Internship or 1 full-time role. Duration of 10 weeks in Summer, with the opportunity to extend into Fall.
Responsibilities:
- Support the necessary coordination and program evaluation for the staff leading the STEMe3 program
- Work with Director to support the coordination, communication, and administrative needs for Latina Achievement Support Advocates
- Partnership with the development staff to ensure reporting and metrics are being collected and shared to ensure strong collaboration in telling our story of impact
- Participate in larger organization-wide fundraising events as needed
Required Qualifications:
- Have a perspective, passion and experience in anti-oppression, racial justice, and challenging structures to create greater opportunity and equity to the women and girls we serve
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Education:
- Currently enrolled in college courses at least part-time
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous experience in a non-profit environment
- Connectivity and understanding of the communities we serve and women/girls of color
- Spanish fluency
Benefits:
- Two paid Internships at $3,000 part-time
- Or one paid Internship at $6,000 full-time
- 10-week summer program
- 15-30 hours per week
Interested individuals with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, including BIPOC, LGBTQ+ folks, female identifying, and people with different levels of ability are urged to apply. Interested candidates may apply for this position by emailing their resume and a cover letter to Crystal Navarrete, Director of Human Resources at cnavarrete@ywcaboulder.org and Shiquita Yarbrough, Director, Racial Justice & Equity at syarbrough@ywcaboulder.org
Latina Achievement Support (LAS) Advocate
About You:
The Latina Achievement Support (LAS) Advocate reports to the Director, Community Engagement and Equity. They will work directly with ninth – twelfth grade Latina high school students in Boulder County, helping to close the achievement gap and provide specialized support. LAS advocates provide a space where students can build upon the strengths and resources of the Latinx Community and understand the challenges they may face in reaching their goals. LAS provides positive youth development through programming and exposure to other organizations in Colorado. This position requires a commitment to the work and mission of YWCA Boulder County and supervision of youth. This is a part-time/exempt position 6-12 hours per week and can be performed remotely or hybrid.
Responsibilities:
- Recruits and retain students for LAS group at assigned area high school in Boulder County
- Develops and maintains relationships with school staff, counselors, teachers
- Provides tutoring and mentoring
- Helps plan and chaperone students on college visits, field trips, volunteer, and other extra-curricular activities
- Communicates with LAS student families as needed
- Adheres to all protocols of using school space, resources
- Develops/coordinates programming and leads weekly empowerment group meetings held at school site, such as Life skills topics (wellness, study skills, adapting to change, issues of relevance) and College readiness/career planning
Administrative:
- Maintains LAS calendar on spreadsheet
- Collects and enters data on student attendance and grades/graduation rates into spreadsheets
- Administers Pre/Post program surveys, collects Pre/Post surveys; enters data
- Coordinates logistics for activities, including refreshments, room location, AV set-up, reservations, etc.
- Administers and collects any necessary field trip or participation permission slips
Qualifications:
- Timely and clear communication skills
- Experience working with multicultural audiences and/or underrepresented youth
- Eligible to work in the U.S.
- At least 18 years of age
- Reliable form of transportation
- Available during school, afterschool hours (to be arranged with high school site)
- Available to attend bi-weekly staff meeting with Director and other specialists
- Flexible work hours, avg. 6 – 12 hours/week, August through May
Education:
- Current college student or college graduate
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bilingual Spanish/English -not required
Compensation and Benefits:
- $15.13 per hour
- $200 sign on Bonus
- RTD Pass
Interested individuals with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, including BIPOC, LGBTQ+ folks, female identifying, and people with different levels of ability are urged to apply. Interested candidates may apply for this position by emailing their resume and a cover letter to Crystal Navarrete, Director of Human Resources at cnavarrete@ywcaboulder.org and Shiquita Yarbrough, Director, Racial Justice & Equity at syarbrough@ywcaboulder.org.