Breckenridge Montessori

Location: Breckenridge

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.

Breckenridge Montessori seeks a mission-driven Executive Director to lead all aspects of school operations, including staff leadership, program oversight, fundraising, grant writing, financial management, and community engagement. The Executive Director partners closely with the Board of Directors to ensure organizational sustainability and program excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Staff Development

Student Experience & Educational Oversight

Family Engagement & Enrollment

Operations, Compliance & Facilities

Financial Management & Fundraising

Qualifications:

Required:

Bachelor's degree

Current Large Center Childcare Director and Level III Certification 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

Salary Range: $80,000- $90,000

Description of 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.

Start Date:

06/16/2026

How To Apply:

Please submit a resume and cover letter to the Board of Directors:

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

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

For more information about the school, visit our website

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.

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