Healthy Child Care Colorado
Overview
Timberline Learning Center (TLC), located in Breckenridge, Colorado, is seeking a well-qualified Executive Director to lead our community-based nonprofit early-learning center. The Executive Director is responsible for the overall management of childcare operations, supported by an administration team, and the TLC facility by creating and maintaining a high-quality environment characterized by positive leadership and strong team orientation. The Director actively leads, coordinates, and oversees all facets of the operation and works to ensure alignment with the Reggio Emilia approach to early learning. The Director works to ensure the TLC’s mission and strategic plan are carried out. The Executive Director has overall responsibility for the day-to-day operations of TLC, working with staff to develop, maintain, and use systems and resources that facilitate effective operations. The Executive Director and Board of Directors have joint responsibility for developing and maintaining a strong working relationship and effective communication that enables the Board to effectively carry out its governance role. The Executive Director position is supervised by the Board of Directors.
Responsibilities
The Executive Director serves as a primary spokesperson and public face for TLC, effectively promoting and advocating for TLC and building relationships with partner agencies and the community.
The Executive Director must participate in multidisciplinary teams and foster open, positive relationships with children, parents, staff, community partners, and the Board of Directors. The Executive Director must demonstrate behaviors and leadership skills in support of the mission of TLC that promotes a positive image of TLC in the community while cultivating and developing leadership at all levels of the organization.
The Executive Director is responsible for ensuring that TLC’s financial resources are managed strategically and in alignment with the organization’s mission and goal. This includes overseeing the development of sound budgeting practices, maintaining accurate accounting systems and implementing strong financial controls and risk management policies.
The Executive Director proactively identify grant opportunities, lead the grant writing process, and manage the full lifecycle of grant administration- including compliance, reporting and renewals.
The Executive Director, working with the Board, will develop a shared vision for TLC’s future and appropriate goals and strategies to advance TLC’s mission.
The Executive Director, in partnership with the Board and appropriate staff, is responsible for developing and implementing fundraising strategies to meet TLC’s financial development goals.
Education and Experience
Minimum bachelor’s degree required; concentration/major in public administration, business administration, education, human resources, or other related field preferred.
Five (5) or more years of direct work experience in a highly responsible administrative role with human resources functions/support required.
Five (5) or more years of financial or budgetary experience required.
Five (5) or more years of supervisory or leadership experience required.
High level of proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office products, specifically Excel, and experience using spreadsheets for analyzing data.
Five (5) or more years of office/administrative management preferred.
Knowledge of and experience with non-profit agency regulations and compliance preferred.
Previous grant writing and management experience preferred.
Demonstrated competency in an Early Childhood Education setting.
Must possess or have the ability to possess within 3 months of hire, Director Qualification for a Large Center.
Full background and criminal history clearance
Complete all preservice certifications and trainings as required.
This is an exempt position, working on-site, in person mainly at the TLC Facility and other locations as required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities. TLC is an EOE.
Hiring Salary Range: $90,000 – $120,000 (DOQ) plus full benefit package
Application To apply: please send a cover letter and resume to
board@timberlinelearningcenter.com . This position is open until filled. The first review of applications will start on September 29, 2025.
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Responsibilities
The Executive Director serves as a primary spokesperson and public face for TLC, effectively promoting and advocating for TLC and building relationships with partner agencies and the community.
The Executive Director must participate in multidisciplinary teams and foster open, positive relationships with children, parents, staff, community partners, and the Board of Directors. The Executive Director must demonstrate behaviors and leadership skills in support of the mission of TLC that promotes a positive image of TLC in the community while cultivating and developing leadership at all levels of the organization.
The Executive Director is responsible for ensuring that TLC’s financial resources are managed strategically and in alignment with the organization’s mission and goal. This includes overseeing the development of sound budgeting practices, maintaining accurate accounting systems and implementing strong financial controls and risk management policies.
The Executive Director proactively identify grant opportunities, lead the grant writing process, and manage the full lifecycle of grant administration- including compliance, reporting and renewals.
The Executive Director, working with the Board, will develop a shared vision for TLC’s future and appropriate goals and strategies to advance TLC’s mission.
The Executive Director, in partnership with the Board and appropriate staff, is responsible for developing and implementing fundraising strategies to meet TLC’s financial development goals.
Education and Experience
Minimum bachelor’s degree required; concentration/major in public administration, business administration, education, human resources, or other related field preferred.
Five (5) or more years of direct work experience in a highly responsible administrative role with human resources functions/support required.
Five (5) or more years of financial or budgetary experience required.
Five (5) or more years of supervisory or leadership experience required.
High level of proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office products, specifically Excel, and experience using spreadsheets for analyzing data.
Five (5) or more years of office/administrative management preferred.
Knowledge of and experience with non-profit agency regulations and compliance preferred.
Previous grant writing and management experience preferred.
Demonstrated competency in an Early Childhood Education setting.
Must possess or have the ability to possess within 3 months of hire, Director Qualification for a Large Center.
Full background and criminal history clearance
Complete all preservice certifications and trainings as required.
This is an exempt position, working on-site, in person mainly at the TLC Facility and other locations as required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities. TLC is an EOE.
Hiring Salary Range: $90,000 – $120,000 (DOQ) plus full benefit package
Application To apply: please send a cover letter and resume to
board@timberlinelearningcenter.com . This position is open until filled. The first review of applications will start on September 29, 2025.
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