Child Development Services of Fremont County, Inc.
Executive Director
Child Development Services of Fremont County, Inc., Riverton, Wyoming, United States, 82501
THIS POSTING IS FOR THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR **START DATE JULY 1, 2026** OPEN UNTIL FILLED**FIRST REVIEW OF CANDIDATES WILL BEGIN JANUARY 10, 2026
SALARY RANGE - Dependent upon education and experience
From $78,000-$108,000 Master's degree
From $83,000-$112,000 Doctoral degree
IDEAL CANDIDATE The ideal candidate is a proven non-profit leader with experience in early childhood development and education and/or special education who understands the realities of serving families in rural Wyoming. The candidate must be collaborative and adaptable with practical experience and expertise in the areas of grant writing and administration, fundraising, budgeting, training, and regulatory compliance.
LOCATION AND QUALITY OF LIFE Child Development Services of Fremont County is located in south-central Wyoming, with centers in both Riverton and Lander. Our area offers an excellent quality of life for all ages along with amazing outdoor opportunities such as hiking, Nordic skiing, camping, world famous rock climbing, and snowmobiling, as well as close access to hunting and fishing in some of the most rugged mountains in the lower 48. Fremont County has low property and sales tax rates. Residents of Wyoming enjoy no state income taxes.
The Executive Director will be required to split their work-time between the two facilities on a weekly basis.
REPORTS TO: Board of Directors
JOB SUMMARY: The Executive Director supervises, manages, and administers all functions of the program, which provides comprehensive, coordinated, early childhood and special education/early intervention services in compliance with the goals and objectives of Child Development Services of Fremont County.
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS:
Master’s degree in Special Education, Early Childhood Education, or a related field required.
Five years experience in Special Education or Early Childhood Education or a related field is preferred.
An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
Current CPR certification through AHA or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.
EXPERIENCE:
Administrative experience in personnel and fiscal management; compliance, fundraising, and grant preparation and monitoring.
Knowledge of Public Law (I.D.E.A.) and the Wyoming Department of Special Education, Chapter 7, Services for Children with Disabilities; assessment materials and ECSE curriculum.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Center Coordinators, Human Resources Manager, Early Childhood Special Educators, Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists and Speech Language Pathologists.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Maintain open communication and disclose organizational conditions, operations, and needs.
Draft, present, and recommend organizational policies and programs to the Board.
Prepare and present monthly reports to the Board.
Maintain communication with shareholders, partners, elected officials, and funding sources.
Prepare the annual budget, school calendar, and organizational plan.
Submit grant applications and oversee required reporting.
Monitor regulatory compliance and initiate service delivery improvements as needed.
Select, develop, motivate, and evaluate CDS staff; define accountabilities and assess performance.
Direct public relations efforts and cultivate relationships with partner organizations and the public.
Make programmatic decisions in the best interest of the organization.
Secure additional funding through grants and fundraising efforts.
Oversee accounting functions, payroll, expenditures, and the annual audit.
Coordinate personnel decisions with the HR Manager.
BENEFITS: Paid Time Off
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, and some fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 50% sitting, 45% walking, and 5% standing. This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment.
Pre-employment drug testing is required for all CDSFC positions. The Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace Safety Policy is available from the Human Resources office.
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SALARY RANGE - Dependent upon education and experience
From $78,000-$108,000 Master's degree
From $83,000-$112,000 Doctoral degree
IDEAL CANDIDATE The ideal candidate is a proven non-profit leader with experience in early childhood development and education and/or special education who understands the realities of serving families in rural Wyoming. The candidate must be collaborative and adaptable with practical experience and expertise in the areas of grant writing and administration, fundraising, budgeting, training, and regulatory compliance.
LOCATION AND QUALITY OF LIFE Child Development Services of Fremont County is located in south-central Wyoming, with centers in both Riverton and Lander. Our area offers an excellent quality of life for all ages along with amazing outdoor opportunities such as hiking, Nordic skiing, camping, world famous rock climbing, and snowmobiling, as well as close access to hunting and fishing in some of the most rugged mountains in the lower 48. Fremont County has low property and sales tax rates. Residents of Wyoming enjoy no state income taxes.
The Executive Director will be required to split their work-time between the two facilities on a weekly basis.
REPORTS TO: Board of Directors
JOB SUMMARY: The Executive Director supervises, manages, and administers all functions of the program, which provides comprehensive, coordinated, early childhood and special education/early intervention services in compliance with the goals and objectives of Child Development Services of Fremont County.
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS:
Master’s degree in Special Education, Early Childhood Education, or a related field required.
Five years experience in Special Education or Early Childhood Education or a related field is preferred.
An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
Current CPR certification through AHA or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.
EXPERIENCE:
Administrative experience in personnel and fiscal management; compliance, fundraising, and grant preparation and monitoring.
Knowledge of Public Law (I.D.E.A.) and the Wyoming Department of Special Education, Chapter 7, Services for Children with Disabilities; assessment materials and ECSE curriculum.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Center Coordinators, Human Resources Manager, Early Childhood Special Educators, Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists and Speech Language Pathologists.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Maintain open communication and disclose organizational conditions, operations, and needs.
Draft, present, and recommend organizational policies and programs to the Board.
Prepare and present monthly reports to the Board.
Maintain communication with shareholders, partners, elected officials, and funding sources.
Prepare the annual budget, school calendar, and organizational plan.
Submit grant applications and oversee required reporting.
Monitor regulatory compliance and initiate service delivery improvements as needed.
Select, develop, motivate, and evaluate CDS staff; define accountabilities and assess performance.
Direct public relations efforts and cultivate relationships with partner organizations and the public.
Make programmatic decisions in the best interest of the organization.
Secure additional funding through grants and fundraising efforts.
Oversee accounting functions, payroll, expenditures, and the annual audit.
Coordinate personnel decisions with the HR Manager.
BENEFITS: Paid Time Off
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, and some fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 50% sitting, 45% walking, and 5% standing. This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment.
Pre-employment drug testing is required for all CDSFC positions. The Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace Safety Policy is available from the Human Resources office.
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