Employment and Contractor Opportunities

Employment Opportunities

Staff Accountant

The Denver Preschool Program Staff Accountant is responsible for managing the day-to-day accounting and finance responsibilities. This position will assist the Chief Operating Officer and Business Manager to coordinate and manage the financial activities. This role will work cross-functionally with all other DPP staff members to maintain strong financial operations and administration. This is a new in-house position that will require a self-starter who can:

  • Manage DPP’s financial books.
  • Work closely with the DPP team to leverage expertise.
  • Project manage, identify problems quickly, and create new solutions.
  • Navigate the complexity of multiple funding streams.
  • Use technology to enhance DPP’s financial operations.

Download the full job description here: https://dpp.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Staff-Accountant-Job-Description_2024.pdf

To apply, please submit a letter of interest and resume to hr@dpp.org. DPP will consider applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

This is a full-time, non-exempt position. Compensation is based on experience and pays between $70,000 and $95,000. Benefits include health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, retirement plan, sick and paid time off.


Contractor Opportunities

Request for Proposals: Customer Service, Enrollment & Eligibility, Data Management, & Tuition Credit System Development

Issued: Monday, March 4, 2024
Proposal Submission Deadline: April 24, 2024 @ 3:00 p.m. MT

The Denver Preschool Program (DPP) is soliciting professional services for a qualified organization to manage its customer service operations and to enhance and maintain a data management system described in the sections below. DPP uses the Enrollment and Eligibility Program to oversee all projects and processes related to customer service, child enrollment and tuition credit systems implementation.

The awarded vendor will execute the Enrollment and Eligibility Program activities that enables DPP to accurately manage child enrollment, attendance and tuition credit payments. The awarded organization will become part of a dedicated team of contractors who implement DPP’s programs and vision. The awarded vendor will encompass the core values, guiding principles and strategies outlined below in a culturally responsive manner.  

As a learning organization, DPP strives to be nimble and innovative in improving its programs. DPP is informed by its own data, the latest early learning research, policy changes, input from partner organizations and feedback from participating preschools, families and students themselves. This vendor will oversee the database that manages the vast majority of DPP’s data and as such we are seeking a vendor who can interface with both internal and external partners.

The full request for proposals (RFP) outlines the scope of work, proposal submission process, and relevant deadlines.

Download the full RFP: https://dpp.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/2024-Enrollment-and-Eligibility-Customer-Service-and-Data-Management-System_COMBINED-FINAL.pdf

Request for Proposals: Community Outreach

Issued: Friday, March 7, 2024
Proposal Submission Deadline: May 29, 2024 @ 4:00 p.m. MT

The Denver Preschool Program (DPP) seeks proposals from qualified vendors to support our community outreach efforts. As a vital component of our mission to transform the futures of young children and their families by strengthening and funding the early childhood experience, we are committed to effectively engaging with Denver’s diverse communities. We are looking for vendors who can assist us in reaching out to various communities within Denver to raise awareness about our programs and services, expand knowledge about the value of early childhood education, and encourage families to apply for DPP tuition support. The awarded vendor will serve as an extension of our communications team. They will effectively demonstrate cultural competence while working with diverse communities and embrace DPP’s core values, equity commitments, and communications strategies.

The full request for proposals (RFP) outlines the scope of work, proposal submission process, and relevant deadlines.

Download the full RFP: https://dpp.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/2024-Outreach-RFP_Final.pdf