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We have child care job openings for qualified early childhood education teachers, as well as other positions in support of our mission.

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.

  • The Recipe Development Cook reports to the Co-Directors 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. Additionally, they communicate 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 restrictions. 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 32-37 hours per week (Morning - Afternoon schedule, Monday-Friday).

  • • 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)

    Recipe Development Cook

    YWCA Boulder County

    • 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

  • • Servsafe/Safe Food Handling certification – preferred

    • Knowledge and maintaining of CACFP requirements

    • Certified in Standard Precautions (can get certified online)

    • 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

    • Basic math (measurement conversions)

  • 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.

  • • Experience with early childhood programs

    • Exceptional time management and organizational skills

    • Computer skills/Data entry

  • • $23 - $28 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!

Recipe Development Cook

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.

YWCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive company culture. Interested individuals with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, including BIPOC, LGBTQ+, femme presenting and all those who identify as women, and people with different ability levels are urged to apply. Interested candidates may apply for this position by emailing their resume and a cover letter to Crystal Navarrete, Director of People & Culture at cnavarrete@ywcaboulder.org

  • The Early Childhood Education Teacher reports to the Co-Directors, 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/Exempt position at 32.5-40 hours per week.

  • • 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

  • • ECT Qualified – through PDIS credential, CDA credential, or alternative pathways

    • Problem-solving skills

    • Full understanding of Colorado State Childcare Licensing regulations

    Persimmon Early Learning

    • Early Childhood Education Teacher

    • Multitasking in a fast-paced environment

    • Must be physically able to lift children

    • Standing, kneeling, and bending as required

  • • Early Childhood coursework through a regionally accredited college or university

    • Pyramid Plus Approach or EQIT

    • Minimum of one year verified experience

  • • $26/hour

    • $1,000 sign-on bonus

    • 32.5-40 hour work week

    • Health, Vision, and Dental

    • Sick time off accrual on day 1

    • Employer funded pension plan

    • Over 5 weeks of paid vacation

    • Other Great Benefits!

Early Childhood Education Teacher

YWCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive company culture. Interested individuals with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, including BIPOC, LGBTQ+, femme presenting and all those who identify as women, and people with different ability levels are urged to apply. Interested candidates may apply for this position by emailing their resume and a cover letter to Crystal Navarrete, Director of People & Culture at cnavarrete@ywcaboulder.org

  • The ECE Classroom Aide reports to the Co- Directors, Persimmon Early Learning and is responsible for providing a caring and creative classroom environment. Dedicated and passionate caring for ages ranging 8 weeks through 6 years. This is a Full time/Exempt position at 32.5-40 hours per week.

  • • Maintain a safe and welcoming environment

    • Assist teachers in gathering materials for the classrooms (such as laundry, paper towels, cleaning supplies, art/project materials etc.)

    • Develop awareness of, and follow, all classroom routines. Follow the lead of the classroom teacher to ensure continuity of classroom/child expectations

    • Assist classroom teacher by providing support to students during routines, transitions, and play

    • Support the teachers in setting up and delivering developmentally appropriate curriculum/lesson plans utilizing the Storybook Journey curriculum model

    • Becomes familiar with, and implements, all health and safety practices/requirements set forth by CDHS Child Care Licensing, Public Health, CACFP, and Colorado Shines

    • Sustain at least 15 hours of required developmental training (PDIS or an outside certification training) per year with at least 3 hours being social emotional training (3 credit college course in ECE also fulfills this requirement)

    • Becomes familiar with all protocols regarding injury, incident and/or child abuse/neglect reporting and seeks guidance from lead teacher

    • Conscious of safety and emergency protocols established by Persimmon Early Learning and YWCA Boulder County

  • • At least 18 years old

    • High School diploma or equivalent

    • Passion for working with young children and dedication to providing high quality care

    • Ability to take all required trainings

    • Ability to communicate effectively with classroom teacher and administrative staff

  • • Is currently taking or is planning to take ECE 101, 103, 111, or Pyramid Plus, or EQIT.

    • Some college

  • • $20/hour

    • 32.5-40 hour work week

    • Health, Dental, and Vision

    • Sick time off accrual on day 1

    • Employer funded pension plan

    • Over 5 weeks of paid vacation

    • Other Great Benefits!

Classroom Aide

YWCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive company culture. Interested individuals with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, including BIPOC, LGBTQ+, femme presenting and all those who identify as women, and people with different ability levels are urged to apply. Interested candidates may apply for this position by emailing their resume and a cover letter to Crystal Navarrete, Director of People & Culture at cnavarrete@ywcaboulder.org

  • The Young Women+ Achievement Advocate reports to the Manager 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 hybrid/exempt position 6-12 hours per week. Starting Fall 2025.

  • • 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

    • 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

    Administrative:

    • Maintains YW+A calendar

    • 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

    • Communicates regularly with liaison and students; sets up regular meetings with liaison

  • • 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 Manager and other specialists

    • Flexible work hours, avg. 6 – 12 hours/week, August through May

  • Current college student entering Junior year - Graduate level

  • Spanish proficiency or fluency

  • • $18.50 per hour

    • $150 sign on Bonus

Young Women+ Achievement (YW+A) Advocate

YWCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive company culture. Interested individuals with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, including BIPOC, LGBTQ+, femme presenting and all those who identify as women, and people with different ability levels are urged to apply. Interested candidates may apply for this position by emailing their resume and a cover letter to Crystal Navarrete, Director of People & Culture at cnavarrete@ywcaboulder.org

  • The Intern reports to the Manager of Community Engagement & Equity and supports the development and delivery of direct services related to the YWCA mission of eliminating racism and empowering women.

    Working in partnership with the Manager and other equity programming staff, supports administrative, project-based and community outreach duties for CE programs including but not limited to Reading to End Racism, STEME3, and YW+A. This is a part-time paid Internship for the 2025/2026 school year.

  • • Support the necessary coordination, outreach and program evaluation for STEME3, YW+A and RER programs

    • 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

    • Attend and provide support at in-person events for Community Engagement programs when possible

    • Participate in larger organization-wide fundraising events as needed

  • • 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

    • Able to work in-person at YWCA Boulder office around school schedule

  • Current College Student entering Senior year – Graduate level

  • • Previous experience in a non-profit environment

    • Connectivity and understanding of the communities we serve and women/girls of color

    • Bilingual

  • • 12-16 hours per week

    • $19 per hour

Intern,Community Engagement & Equity

YWCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive company culture. Interested individuals with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, including BIPOC, LGBTQ+, femme presenting and all those who identify as women, and people with different ability levels are urged to apply. Interested candidates may apply for this position by emailing their resume and a cover letter to Crystal Navarrete, Director of People & Culture at cnavarrete@ywcaboulder.org

Volunteer, Reading to End Racism

Reading to End Racism (RER) is a grassroots organization founded in 1998 by a group of retired local teachers. They saw racism and discrimination in their classrooms and wanted to create a safer, more supportive educational environment for local students. YWCA Boulder County became involved with the program in 2006, originally providing office space and eventually adopting the program in 2013 to help it continue and grow.

Reading to End Racism (RER) is an inter-generational literacy program designed to engage K-5th grade students with books and personal stories, and spark discussion about eliminating racism, bullying and discrimination. RER provides training, resources and support for volunteers, teachers and parents to talk with their children about racism and discrimination.

Volunteers Needed!!

Calling all volunteers ages 18+, college students interested in volunteer opportunities, especially University of Colorado Boulder students are encouraged to contact Heidi Mallon at hmallon@ywcabouder.org for more information. Learn more about the Reading to End Racism Program HERE.