Executive Director - Montessori-Inspired ECE Leader

Valley Settlement; Carbondale (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Sopris Montessori School in Carbondale, Colorado, is seeking an experienced Executive Director to lead a nonprofit early childhood program serving about 60 children aged 18 months to 6 years. The role involves guiding educational quality, staff leadership, school operations, finances, enrollment, fundraising, community relations, and regulatory compliance.

Montessori training is not required; paid Montessori training will be provided.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a nonprofit or education program.
• Strong leadership and collaboration with the Board and staff.
• Experience in early childhood education or school administration.

Responsibilities

• Oversee educational quality, staff leadership, operations, finances, enrollment, fundraising, and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with teachers, staff, families, and the Board to guide program strategy and day‑to‑day operations.
• Ensure Director qualification verification under Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC) requirements before starting work.

Job description

Mount Sopris Montessori School in Carbondale, Colorado, is seeking an experienced Executive Director to lead a nonprofit early childhood program serving about 60 children aged 18 months to 6 years. The role involves guiding educational quality, staff leadership, school operations, finances, enrollment, fundraising, community relations, and regulatory compliance.

Montessori training is not required; paid Montessori training will be provided.