Executive Director – Eagle Valley Child Care Association (EVCCA)

Executive Director – Eagle Valley Child Care Association (EVCCA)
📍 Location: Eagle County, CO
💰 Salary: starting $80,000 – $90,000, based on experience
🕒 Job Type: Full-time, Exempt

About Us
Eagle Valley Child Care Association (EVCCA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing high-quality early childhood education in Eagle County. We serve children ages 8 weeks to 5 years across multiple centers and are expanding to meet the growing needs of local families. Our mission is to ensure every child has access to nurturing, developmentally appropriate care while supporting our dedicated educators.

Why Join Us?

• Make a lasting impact in the lives of children, families, and educators in Eagle County.
• Lead a growing organization with a strong community presence and exciting expansion plans.
• Work with a passionate, dedicated team in a supportive and collaborative environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

Position Summary
EVCCA is seeking an Executive Director (ED) to lead our growing organization with vision and strategic leadership. The ED is responsible for the financial health, operational excellence, and overall success of EVCCA, ensuring high-quality early childhood education and a strong, collaborative team environment. This role involves overseeing financial planning, fundraising, grant management, staff development, family engagement, and community partnerships.

If you are a passionate leader with experience in early childhood education, nonprofit management, and financial oversight, and are committed to supporting children, families, and educators, we invite you to apply!

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic & Organizational Leadership – Develop and implement long-term financial strategies, multi-year budgets, tuition adjustments, and staff compensation plans. Lead organization-wide staff retention and professional development efforts.
• Financial & Fundraising Management – Oversee budget and financial operations, ensuring fiscal responsibility. Lead fundraising efforts, including grant applications, donor engagement, and securing sustainable funding.
• Staff Supervision & Development – Provide leadership and performance evaluations for Site Directors and the Office Manager. Support career growth opportunities for staff.
• Family & Community Engagement – Act as the primary contact for parent concerns escalated from Site Directors. Represent EVCCA in community partnerships, advocacy efforts, and networking events.
• Board & Governance Support – Collaborate with the Board of Directors to drive EVCCA’s mission forward, supporting board development, training, and governance best practices.
• Organizational Culture & Belonging – Lead initiatives ensuring an inclusive and equitable workplace and learning environment.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, nonprofit management, business administration, or a related field.
• 7-10 years of leadership experience in early childhood education, nonprofit management, or a similar sector.
• Proven experience in financial management, including budgeting, revenue forecasting, and oversight of funding sources.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with a track record of staff supervision and development.
• Demonstrated success in fundraising and grant writing, securing financial support for nonprofit initiatives.
• Experience in community engagement, family relationships, and advocacy.
• Commitment to equity & inclusive leadership in both professional and organizational settings.

Preferred:

• Master’s degree in a relevant field strongly preferred or equivalent experience.
• Experience working with a nonprofit Board of Directors.
• Bilingual (Spanish preferred).

How to Apply
Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your leadership experience and commitment to early childhood education to jobs@eaglevalleychildcare.org.

📅 Application Deadline: Open until filled; Board of Directors will complete a first review of applicants 4/18/2025.