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
- Food Service Coordinator
- Intern, Community Engagement and Equity Programs (Position Start Date: Spring 2024)
- Young Women+ Achievement (YW+A) Advocate (Position Start Date: Spring 2024)
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
Food Service Coordinator
About You:
The Food Service Coordinator reports to the Director of Persimmon Early Learning and is responsible for the delivery of daily meals to the children in the program. This includes menu planning, ordering, preparation, delivery, and cleanup of meals and snacks. The Food Service Coordinator communicates frequently with the teaching staff and other wellness program staff to ensure meals are age appropriate and meet the needs of individual children with allergies and/or food preferences. The ideal candidate will enjoy interacting with young children and embrace the challenge of providing children with a variety of new and interesting foods. Ensures adherence to Colorado Department of Public Health standards. This is a Full-time/Exempt position at 30-35 hours per week.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare age appropriate and nutritious daily breakfasts, lunches, and snack that meet CACFP meal pattern guidelines, for a maximum of 50 children
- Design and implement cycle menus that are in compliance with CACFP (Child and Adult Care Food Program)
- Maintain budget and track food inventory
- Place food orders weekly, while being mindful of current inventory and budget
- Maintain a clean and safe environment at all times including washing dishes between meals
- Upload weekly menus into digital calendar
- Become familiar with, and follow, all public health and relevant licensing regulations related to childcare facilities
- Work in coordination with Nutrition Educator when needed
Required Qualifications:
- Servsafe/Safe Food Handling certification – preferred
- Knowledge and maintaining of CACFP requirements
- Certified in Standard Precautions (can get certified online)
- Pass a background check
- Familiarity with alternative diets – able to make meals vegan, vegetarian, GF, free of common allergens, upon request
- Have familiarity with HEAL (Healthy Eating, Active Living) or become familiar once hired
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) standards
- Experience with early childhood programs
- Ability to work mornings and afternoons
Benefits:
- $21 – $25 per hour DOE
- Health, Vision, and Dental
- Sick time off accrual on day 1
- Paid time off
- Over 5 weeks of paid vacation
- Employer funded pension plan
- RTD pass
- Other Great Benefits!
We are looking for a candidate with a love of early childhood and nutrition, and we are willing to mentor the right person around the educational component of the job.
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
Position Start Date: Spring 2024
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 15 weeks in Fall, with the opportunity to extend into 2024.
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 $4,500 part-time
- Or one paid Internship at $9,000 full-time
- 15-week Fall 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
Young Women+ Achievement (YW+A) Advocate
Position Start Date: Spring 2024
About You:
The Young Women+ Achievement (YW+A) Advocate reports to the Director of Community Engagement and Equity. They will work directly with ninth – twelfth grade BIPOC and LGBTQ+ high school students in Boulder County, helping to close the achievement gap and providing specialized support. YW+A advocates provide a space where students can build upon the strengths and resources of their community and understand the challenges, they may face in reaching their goals. YW+A 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 YW+A 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 YW+A student families as needed
- Adheres to all protocols of using school space, resources
- Develops/coordinates programming and leads empowerment group meetings held at the school site, such as Life skills topics (wellness, study skills, adapting to change, issues of relevance) and College readiness/career planning based on the school’s schedule
- Develops/coordinates cohorts across the schools to create community (Latina Achievement and Success, Black Achievement and Success, Asian and Pacific Islander Achievement and Success, Queer Achievement and Success, etc.) Advocates will facilitate the group they are most comfortable with
Administrative:
- Maintains YW+A 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:
- Fluent in English
- Bilingual applicants encouraged, but not required
Compensation and Benefits:
- $18.00 per hour
- $150 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.