Executive Director

Executive Director

Salary: $80,000-$110,000

Job Type: Full Time

Location: Aspen / Roaring Fork, CO

Publish Date: Posted April 20, 2023

The Early Learning Center of Aspen (ELC) is looking for an Executive Director to run a non-profit infant through Pre-K school in Aspen, CO. This position is responsible for overall school operations and strategy, leading early childhood development curriculum implementation, personnel management and team building. The successful candidate must have early childhood experience and hold or be close to achieving a Childcare’s Director’s Certificate. Strong leadership, financial management, conflict resolution skills, and communication skills are a must; experience with non-profits is recommended. A bilingual candidate is preferred. This position provides the unique opportunity to work in Aspen, Colorado with easy access to world-class skiing, camping, hiking, biking, rafting, fishing, and untold wilderness adventures while still enjoying a sophisticated professional career.

We have an inclusive, collegial, and flexible work culture that aims to provide a healthy balance of work and personal time, and we are an equal opportunity employer. The ELC is a nonprofit school with a community of 90-100 children and 30 staff members. Salary ranging from $80,000-$110,000 DOQ plus potential bonuses. Benefits for full-time employees include employer contribution to group health insurance, supplemental ski pass or comparable health stipend, simple IRA, paid time off, paid sick time, and paid Continuing Professional Education. This job description is not exhaustive. 

Job Benefits Education / Training Health Insurance Hiring Bonuses Mental Health Resources Paid Time Off Retirement Wellness