President & CEO

President and CEO

Indianapolis, IN

For more than a century, Early Learning Indiana (ELI) has been a leading provider of early learning services in Indiana. Operating as Day Nursery since 1899, the organization built a reputation as Central Indiana's standard-bearer for high-quality child care. Over the past decade, it has expanded on the legacy by leading statewide efforts to remove barriers to access and improve the quality of early childhood education services throughout Indiana.Drawing upon its network of schools as a laboratory for innovation and exploration, ELI has designed and implemented large-scale strategies to disrupt key metrics in the early learning sector through targeted investments, program innovations and sector-wide solutions.Early Learning Indiana, the statewide leader in early learning services, solutions and advocacy, seeks an experienced President and Chief Executive Officer to lead the organization during a period of continued growth. The President will harness 300+ team members and a $30M annual operating budget in furtherance of Early Learning Indiana's mission and strategic priorities.The President will report to the Board of Directors and work collaboratively with team members and the Board to pursue the organization's mission of ensuring that children throughout Indiana are empowered with the essential knowledge and skills to thrive in kindergarten and beyond.Early Learning Indiana offers a competitive salary and benefits package. The salary for this position is negotiable, depending on qualifications, with an anticipated salary range of $325,000-$375,000. The comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) matching plan, a health savings account, life insurance, short- and long-term disability plans, an EAP benefits program, unlimited mental healthcare services, and a virtual healthcare concierge. Early Learning Indiana observes nine paid holidays each year and offers Paid Time Off.To apply, please submit a current resume and letter of introduction, as soon as possible, to Kittleman & Associates, LLC atXXX. For best consideration, kindly apply by Monday, September 8, 2025.For more information about ELI, please visit https://earlylearningin.org/.To apply, visit: https://jobs.crelate.com/portal/kittlemanassociates/job/apply/5m78ia74mcyj9x47xojb41jsqc?crt=1754314934808 jeid-021dd849729ad842acde91a447011d41