Employment Opportunities
Executive Director
Position Summary
Breckenridge Montessori seeks a mission-driven Executive Director to lead all aspects of school operations, including staff leadership, program oversight, fundraising, grantwriting, financial management, and community engagement. The Executive Director partners closely with the Board of Directors to ensure organizational sustainability and program excellence.
Breckenridge Montessori is a 501(c)3 nonprofit, American Montessori Society full-member preschool serving families in Summit County, Colorado and the surrounding mountains. Our mission is to foster early childhood potential through high-quality Montessori education enriched by nature, play, cultural experiences, and the unique offerings of our mountain community.
We are a small, close-knit school of 20 students, three classroom staff and an Executive Director in a single mixed-age classroom ages 2.5-6 years, where teamwork, collaboration, and a positive culture shape our daily work. We seek a Director with strong leadership, people management and business administration skills.
Our school is located in downtown Breckenridge, CO, a vibrant mountain community offering year-round outdoor recreation, including skiing, hiking, and biking.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Staff Development: hire, develop, and lead a high-performing team; oversee onboarding, scheduling, performance management, and staff retention while fostering a positive, professional culture.
Student Experience & Educational Oversight: ensure a safe, respectful, and engaging Montessori learning environment; support instructional quality, student wellbeing, and enrichment programming.
Family Engagement & Enrollment: oversee enrollment and retention; serve as the primary point of contact for families; foster strong relationships and responsive communication to support student success.
Operations, Compliance & Facilities: manage day-to-day operations and facility needs; ensure full compliance with all licensing, health, safety, regulatory, insurance, and legal requirements.
Financial Management & Fundraising: oversee budgeting, tuition collection, payroll, and financial reporting; lead fundraising and grant efforts to support long-term sustainability.
Board & Community Relations: serve as liaison to the Board of Directors; represent the organization within the community and actively promote the value of Montessori education.
Qualifications
Required:
Bachelor’s degree
Current Large Center Childcare Director Certification by Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC), or ability to obtain
Current Level III Credential by CDEC or ability to obtain
Leadership and management experience
Strong communication skills
CPR/First Aid certification or ability to obtain
Ability to pass all required criminal background checks
Must be 18 years or older
Preferred:
Montessori Educator Certificate, credential and/or experience
Nonprofit or business administration education and/or experience
Compensation & Benefits
Salary: $80,000-$90,000 depending on experience and CDEC Professional Credentials
Health Insurance (Medical, Dental)
401(k) retirement plan and match
Sick days: 6 paid (as required by law)
Approximately 6 weeks off each year
Breckenridge Recreation Center Pass
Breckenridge/Keystone Ski Pass
Access to Elevated Essentials Program
Housing available upon request and approval
Professional development and paid training opportunities
How to Apply
Please submit a resume and cover letter to the Board of Directors:breckmontessoribod@gmail.com
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Breckenridge Montessori is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws. All offers are contingent upon successful background checks and credential verification.