If you want to make a difference in the community while you are at work every day, you are probably a great addition to our fun loving team. It’s also probably worth mentioning that Wild Plum Center offers PTO and other benefits too!
We are always looking for quality professionals interested in joining the Wild Plum Center family. Even if there are no job openings listed here, please feel free to download the application located at the bottom of the page and submit it to us. We will keep all applications on file and will review them when openings do become available.
Chief Executive Officer
Salary Range: $104,897 – $151,492 per year.
Hours Worked: Monday–Friday 8 to 4, work weekends and evenings as needed.
Position Summary and Definition:
The Chief Executive Officer is responsible for all business operations, including leading the organization’s strategic direction; management of financial assets; oversite and direction of program and financial operations, including human resources and direct services; and for establishing and maintaining the business organization and structure to efficiently conduct management and program functions. The Chief Executive Officer plans for and administers services in accordance with Wild Plum Center’s stated purpose, policies and all regulatory entities. In addition, the Chief Executive Officer is responsible for the relationship with Head Start, including an understanding and management of Head Start rules, regulations, and policies as they apply to the Wild Plum Center.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Education and Experience: A Master’s degree (or progress toward one) in Early Childhood Education, Management, Public Administration or related area. Minimum of five years experience in management/supervisory position including experience working with Boards required. Minimum of 5 years budget and fiscal management experience required. Previous Head Start experience preferred.
Special Qualifications: Proof of physical exam, TB test and required background checks must be completed. Bilingual skills in English and Spanish desirable but not required. Must have a valid driver’s license and use of a reliable automobile.
Preschool Teacher
Salary Range: $37,000 – $52,800 depending on education and experience levels.
Hours Worked: Monday – Friday, occasional evenings and weekends, 41 weeks per year
Position Summary and Definition:
Provide a developmentally appropriate early childhood education program that will foster expressive language, cognitive, social emotional and physical skills. The teacher will assure a consistent, quality program through activities that encourage maximum growth in the student using knowledge of the student’s stage of development and learning style. The teacher will implement Creative Curriculum, Second Step Curriculum, Dual Language plan as well as complete an initial screening followed by assessments of the child’s progress. The Teacher ensures compliance with laws, rules, regulations, and performance standards in applicable content areas.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Education and Experience: A Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or a minimum of 40 credit hours in Early Childhood Education combined with a Bachelor’s Degree in another topic area. Must have proven ability to work well with 3- and 4-year old children and their families, including children with special needs.
Special Qualifications: General knowledge of child social emotional development and family services required. Excellent computer and organizational skills required. Must have excellent interpersonal and coaching skills. Proof of physical exam, TB test and required background checks must be completed. Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds. Current First Aid and CPR certification required. Bilingual skills in English and Spanish are preferred. Must have a valid driver’s license, motor vehicle insurance, and use of a reliable vehicle.
Infant/Toddler Teacher Assistant
Salary Range: $16.59 -$18.06 per hour, depending on education and experience levels.
Hours Worked: Monday – Friday, occasional evenings and weekends 40 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
Position Summary and Definition:
Assist the Teacher in providing a developmentally appropriate early childhood education program that will foster expressive language, cognitive, social emotional and physical skills. The Teacher Assistant will support the teacher in implementing Creative Curriculum, Dual Language, assessments and measuring of the child’s progress. The Teacher Assistant will support the Teacher to ensure that all of the Head Start performance standards are met.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Education and Experience: Minimum of a CDA required. Must have a minimum of one year working directly with young children. Must have proven ability to work well with either infants and toddlers or 3 and 4-year old children and their families, including children with special needs.
Special Qualifications: General knowledge of child social emotional development and family services required. Excellent computer and organizational skills required. Must have excellent interpersonal skills. Proof of physical exam, TB test and required background checks must be completed. Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds. Current First Aid and CPR certification required. Bilingual skills in English and Spanish are preferred. Must have a valid driver’s license, motor vehicle insurance, and use of a reliable vehicle. Bilingual required.
For more information, email info@wildplumcenter.org
Wild Plum Center follows the St Vrain Valley School District calendar, which provides ample paid time off.
Those interested may fill out and submit an application OR submit a cover letter and resume.
Please submit your materials in one of the following ways:
Email: info@wildplumcenter.org (be sure to attach the cover letter and resume to the email as a Word doc, PDF, etc.)
Fax: 720-684-5110
Mail: Wild Plum Center/Attn: Hiring, 82 21st Ave., Ste B; Longmont, CO 80501
Thank you!