YWCA Boulder County

Today is International Day of the Girl and we stand in solidarity with YWCA USA and girls everywhere. We celebrate their strength, resilience, and unlimited potential. Join us in empowering all girls - especially those from marginalized communities - as we work to dismantle systemic inequities in STEM. Together, we can create a brighter future for tomorrow’s leaders. Read the full message from YWCA USA's CEO here: bit.ly/4dHu902

We'll be hosting a poster-making bash from 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 17 at YWCA Boulder County (2222 14th St, Boulder, CO 80302) in advance of our 10/19 Get Out the Vote Rally. Food and supplies will be provided. We hope you'll join us and bring your friends and creativity with you! #YWomenVote #getoutthevote2024 #YWCAUSA #empoweredwomenempowerwomen Lupita Ortiz University of Colorado Boulder @cubuffs4rr @lupitaortizzz @cuboulder

This just in: We'll be holding a Get Out the Vote Rally from 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, 10/19 at the corner of 13th St. and Pennsylvania Avenue on University Hill (aka “The Hill”) in Boulder. The event is free and registration is encouraged to help us plan it: https://lnkd.in/gjbSsHg9 The rally will be a powerful, intergenerational gathering to show support for Colorado’s Amendment 79 ballot measure enshrining reproductive rights and access in Colorado, with the opportunity to get involved, register to vote, and hear from featured speakers about how to support women and girls of all backgrounds and identities in our community. We'll also be hosting a poster-making bash in advance of the rally from 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, 10/17 at YWCA Boulder County. Food and supplies will be provided. We hope you'll join us at both events! #YWomenVote #getoutthevote2024 #empoweredwomenempowerwomen

Calling all University of Colorado Boulder students looking to become more politically active! Join us for an informational session from 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. on Monday, 9/30 in CU Boulder’s Lucile Berkeley Buchanan (LBB) Room #143 to learn more about the ballot measures impacting women and girls - including reproductive rights and access in Colorado – making a plan to vote in the upcoming election and upcoming YWCA advocacy events. Register now: https://lnkd.in/g5kT7cAE #vote #empoweredwomenempowerwomen #election2024 Lupita Ortiz

It's important to celebrate the accomplishments of Latinx people and communities and there's no better time to do so than during #HispanicHeritageMonth! Read our blog to learn about our Young Women+ Achievement (YW+A) program that supports Latinx students across four Boulder Valley high schools as well as upcoming #HispanicHeritageMonth2024 events.

Happy #HispanicHeritageMonth! 🎉September 15 marked the beginning of a month-long celebration honoring the rich culture, history, and contributions of the Hispanic and Latinx communities. Let's embrace the vibrant traditions, incredible achievements, and diverse voices that shape our society. Join us in celebrating joy, resilience, and unity! Share your favorite Hispanic/Latinx person, tradition, or memory in the comments below. ¡Vamos a celebrar! 🎉 #HispanicHeritageMonth2024 #YWCAUSA

ICYMI: We're hiring! We're looking to add Early Childhood Teachers to our incredible Persimmon Early Learning team. Interested candidates may apply for this position by emailing their resume and a cover letter to our Director of People & Culture, Crystal Navarrete: cnavarrete@ywcaboulder.org. #hiring #jobopportunity #teachers

We're hiring! We're looking to add Early Childhood Teachers to our incredible Persimmon Early Learning team. Interested candidates may apply for this position by emailing their resume and a cover letter to our Director of People & Culture, Crystal Navarrete: cnavarrete@ywcaboulder.org. Benefits: • $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! About You: 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.   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   YWCA Boulder County 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.

Last week we kicked off the new school year with 17 volunteers, staff, and community members celebrating the impact of our Reading to End Racism (RER) program. This intergenerational literacy initiative engages 1st-5th graders with powerful books and personal stories, sparking essential conversations on eliminating racism, bullying, and discrimination. RER also equips volunteers, teachers, and parents with the training and resources they need to have meaningful discussions with children about these critical issues. The celebration fittingly took place at the YWCA in our new dedicated RER space - the Jean Gore Library - named in memory of Jean Gore, our beloved RER co-founder and passionate advocate for equality and justice. Learn more about RER by reading our blog: https://lnkd.in/gnw7JKkF If you're interested in becoming a volunteer RER reader, please join us for our upcoming volunteer training (registration is required): https://lnkd.in/gsqENBDb

We will be closed on Monday, 9/2 in honor of Labor Day. We hope you have a safe and happy holiday weekend!