Executive Director – Eagle Valley Child Care Association; EVCCA

About Us

Eagle Valley Child Care Association (EVCCA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing high-quality early childhood education in Eagle County. We serve children ages 8 weeks to 5 years across three centers and continue to grow to meet the needs of local families.

Our mission is to provide high-quality early learning programs to the children of Eagle County by:

• Providing a developmentally appropriate, discovery-based learning environment that supports every child’s cognitive, language, motor, social, and emotional development.
• Providing supportive parenting guidance to every family enrolled in our programs.
• Providing the business community with a way to ensure quality care for their employees through our Business Partner Program.

Our philosophy is rooted in the belief that children of all abilities are naturally curious and capable learners. Inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, our centers view children as active participants in their own learning, with teachers serving as guides, collaborators, and caregivers. We believe meaningful learning happens through relationships, exploration, and discovery, and we foster environments where children are encouraged to investigate their interests, express their ideas, and build confidence as lifelong learners.

EVCCA is seeking an Executive Director (ED) to provide strategic leadership for our organization as we continue to strengthen and expand high-quality early childhood education throughout Eagle County.

The Executive Director is responsible for the organization’s financial health, operational excellence, strategic direction, and long-term sustainability. Working closely with the Board of Directors, the Executive Director will lead organizational planning, oversee financial management, support and develop staff, cultivate community partnerships, and ensure exceptional early childhood education programs for children and families.

The ideal candidate is a collaborative, mission-driven leader with experience in nonprofit management, financial stewardship, organizational leadership, and relationship building.

Strategic & Organizational Leadership

• Lead the implementation of EVCCA’s strategic vision and long-term organizational goals.
• Develop multi-year financial strategies, annual operating budgets, tuition recommendations, and staff compensation plans.
• Promote organizational excellence through continuous improvement, innovation, and strategic planning.
• Support staff recruitment, retention, professional development, and succession planning.

Financial & Fundraising Management

• Oversee organizational finances, including budgeting, cash flow, forecasting, financial reporting, audits, and long-term fiscal sustainability.
• Ensure responsible stewardship of all public and private funding sources.
• Lead fundraising initiatives, grant writing, donor cultivation, and community giving efforts to support EVCCA’s mission.
• Identify new funding opportunities and build sustainable revenue streams.

Staff Leadership & Development

• Supervise, mentor, and evaluate Site Directors and administrative leadership.
• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and supportive workplace culture.
• Support professional growth and leadership development throughout the organization.

Family & Community Engagement

• Serve as the primary contact for parent concerns that have been escalated beyond Site Directors.
• Represent EVCCA with community partners, local governments, businesses, and early childhood organizations.
• Advocate for high-quality early childhood education throughout Eagle County.

Board Partnership & Governance

• Partner closely with the Board of Directors by providing strategic guidance, regular reporting, policy recommendations, and support for effective governance.
• Assist with board development, committee work, and long-term organizational planning.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, licensing requirements, and nonprofit best practices.

Organizational Culture & Belonging

• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and respectful workplace culture.
• Promote an environment where children, families, and staff feel welcomed, supported, and valued.
• Champion practices that…