Executive Director

Executive Director St. Carlo Acutis Early Learning Center, Shelton, Connecticut About the Executive Director Opportunity The St. Carlo Acutis Catholic Early Learning Center represents a bold investment in the future of Catholic education. This initiative is designed to: Provide a strategic entry point for young families into Catholic education Deliver exceptional early childhood programming rooted in Catholic identity Integrate early literacy, child development, and faith formation Create a sustainable and scalable model for future diocesan expansion Strengthen parish communities through family engagement and evangelization The Executive Director will serve as the chief executive responsible for transforming this vision into reality. Reporting to the Board of Directors and working closely with diocesan leadership, pastors, and community stakeholders, the Executive Director will provide visionary leadership for the mission, operations, and growth of the St. Carlo Acutis Catholic Early Learning Center. Core Responsibilities Catholic Mission & Culture : Serve as the steward of the Center's Catholic identity, ensuring faith formation, prayer, and Gospel values are integrated throughout every aspect of the program. Academic & Program Leadership : Lead the development and implementation of an exceptional early childhood model that promotes school readiness, child development, and whole-child formation. Operations & Team Leadership : Oversee day-to-day operations, including staffing, compliance, facilities, safety, and organizational effectiveness. Enrollment & Financial Stewardship : Guide enrollment growth, budgeting, marketing, and long-term sustainability while ensuring responsible stewardship of resources. Strategic Growth & Community Engagement : Serve as the chief ambassador for the initiative, building strong relationships with families, pastors, donors, and diocesan leaders while developing a scalable model for future expansion. Qualifications A practicing Catholic in good standing with a deep commitment to the mission of the Church An inspiring and entrepreneurial leader who thrives in a start-up environment Passionate about early childhood education and child development Skilled in organizational leadership, team building, and strategic planning An excellent communicator who builds trust and inspires others Comfortable operating within a collaborative diocesan structure #J-18808-Ljbffr