Scion Executive Search · 5 days ago
Executive Director
Englewood, CO
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$150K/yr - $170K/yrScion Executive Search is conducting a search for an experienced Executive Director for an independent public charity dedicated to improving early childhood education. The Executive Director will lead the organization in expanding its national impact and operational sustainability while fostering innovation and mission-driven leadership in the childcare sector.
ConsultingHuman ResourcesNon Profit
Hiring Manager
Ex H.
Responsibilities
Define and execute a clear, forward-looking strategic vision that advances the mission, drives measurable impact, and positions the organization as a national leader in early childhood systems change
Lead and accelerate national expansion across new markets, scaling their technology-enabled shared services model while maintaining operational excellence and service quality
Strengthen financial sustainability by driving revenue diversification, long-term financial planning, and disciplined operational scaling
Oversee product strategy and technology development to ensure their software solutions reduce administrative burden, ensure regulatory compliance, and meet the evolving needs of childcare providers
Apply strong business acumen across marketing, branding, and partnership development to expand their reach, visibility, and influence within the early childhood education sector
Recruit, develop, and inspire a high-performing leadership team, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement
Build and steward strategic partnerships with funders, policymakers, providers, and sector leaders to advance ELV’s growth and mission impact
Leverage technology and data to improve operational efficiency, enhance service delivery, and drive systemic change across the childcare ecosystem
Serve as the primary liaison to the Board of Directors, ensuring transparency, strong governance, and alignment between strategy, performance, and mission
Champion the mission by bringing a deep understanding of the challenges facing early childhood education providers and a demonstrated passion for improving outcomes for children, families, and communities
Qualification
Required
Deep commitment to mission-driven work, with a clear passion for improving societal outcomes and advancing equitable access to early childhood education
Strong understanding of the challenges facing early childhood education providers, particularly small business operators, and a commitment to supporting their success
Proven track record of successfully scaling organizations, including expanding operations, growing revenue, and strengthening long-term financial sustainability
Advanced business acumen across marketing, branding, strategic communications, and partnership development to drive growth and organizational visibility
Strong strategic, financial, and operational leadership capabilities, with the ability to translate vision into disciplined execution
Demonstrated experience leading product strategy and development, ideally within technology-enabled or software-driven organizations
Proven success operating in high-growth, technology-enabled environments, including SaaS (Software as a Service), edtech, or mission-driven enterprises
Technology fluency, with the ability to leverage SaaS, edtech, or similar platforms to improve customer experience, operational efficiency, and service delivery at scale
Visionary leadership style, capable of positioning an organization as a recognized leader within its sector while driving measurable impact
Ability to inspire and lead high-performing teams, engage diverse stakeholders, and cultivate strategic alliances at the national level
Preferred
An MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred, or comparable executive-level experience demonstrating rigorous business and leadership training
Experience in nonprofit and for-profit environments preferred, with the ability to navigate both mission and market dynamics
Benefits
Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Company-paid short-term, long-term, and life insurance
Company-paid employee assistance programs (EAP)
Paid vacation, sick, personal days, and holidays
Company
Scion Executive Search
Scion Executive Search offers corporate and non-profit executive search recruiting, and interim executive leadership recruitment.
Founded in 2006
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase