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Position Title: Director of Beginnings Preschool and Child Care
Position Classification: Full-Time (Exempt)
Reports to: FBC Senior Pastor, Beginnings Advisory Board
Directly Supervises: Beginnings Staff

Position Summary: The Director is responsible for the day-to-day operations of Beginnings Preschool and Child Care, which is a full-day, year-round program that exists to provide early learning and care and develop the innate kindness, love, and worth of each individual child. The Director works with the Beginnings Advisory Board to plan for the educational needs of all age groups within the program, as well as for staff supervision. The Director works with the pastoral staff and elected leadership of First Baptist Church of Indianapolis to ensure that the child care and preschool programs function effectively and serve the mission of the congregation.

Essential Functions:

  1. Provides visionary leadership and strategic direction for the preschool and child care programs. Leverages human and financial resources to ensure a stable and sustainable future.
  2. Designs, oversees, and evaluates the overall education program of Beginnings Preschool and Child Care. Monitors and ensures compliance with all regulations (including Paths to Quality, Level 3 requirements.)
  3. Supervises teachers and other program staff. Recruits, trains, and manages staff to effectively implement the education program and provide quality care to students and families.
  4. Oversees and/or performs all administrative functions, including setting schedules, maintaining systems for payroll, tuition payments, fundraising, and enrollment, and creating and managing yearly budgets.
  5. Communicates effectively with teachers, staff, families and the congregation of First Baptist Church. promotes the values and furthers the mission of the congregation and of Beginnings Preschool and Child Care.

Position Requirements:

  1. Undergraduate degree in child development, early childhood, or elementary education strongly preferred. Previous experience in using and supervising staff in the use of Conscious Discipline is preferred.
  2. At least five years of experience working with children, particularly ages 6 weeks to 5 years; experience in administrative leadership strongly preferred.
  3. Ability to manage both people and resources efficiently and graciously.
  4. Pass a Criminal History background check, CPR training, First Aid certification, and other necessary tests as required.

To Apply:

To be considered for this position, please send a cover letter and up-to-date resume to: personnel@fbcindy.org

For more information, email or call (317) 846-5821 (M-F, 9 am – 1 pm).

FAQ for Director of Beginnings Preschool and Childcare

Q1. What background or prior experience is required to perform this role?
A successful candidate will likely have at least five years of experience working with children between the ages of 6 weeks and 5 years and at least two years of experience in administrative leadership.

Q2. Are there educational requirements? Do I need any special licensing or credentials?
An undergraduate degree in child development, early childhood, or elementary education is strongly preferred. A candidate must be able to pass a Criminal History background check and obtain certification in CPR and First Aid.

Q3. Do I have to be a member of First Baptist Church or attend services?
No. Candidates do not need to identify with a particular (or any) faith tradition. Major Program Directors provide occasional program updates (up to three times per year) at religious services or programs, but are not expected to perform religious functions or to affirm a statement of faith.

Q4. What does it mean to be a “Baptist” church?
The Baptist movement is a branch of Protestant Christianity, and every Baptist church is a little bit different. First Baptist Church of Indianapolis is guided by the core values of Inclusivness, Effective Collaboration, Health and Wellness, and Peace and Justice.

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Center Director Opening

Join a university-based early learning program with more than 75 years of excellence!!!

Hoosier Courts Nursery School is a cherished center that has advocated for young children and families on the Indiana University Bloomington campus since 1948. The Center has three classrooms providing child-centered programming for children ages 3-5 years, year-round.   HCNS has been NAEYC accredited since accreditation’s inception and has been PTQ level 4 for over 10 years.

Hoosier Courts Nursery School is searching for a new Director.  In addition to the day-to-day leadership of a thriving early childhood program, the director will have the exciting opportunity to shape the future of Hoosier Courts Nursery School as it expands it’s programming to include a mixed-age infant/toddler classroom in August 2026.

Please take a moment to follow the link to a short video about Hoosier Courts:

https://youtu.be/GJaaTcQX-yo

Find detailed information about the position, salary, benefits, and how to apply, go to:  https://go.iu.edu/8tzf

Questions about the position may be directed to the IUB Early Childhood Education Services Director, Christy Olson at chosmith@iu.edu.

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TEACHERS

The Calvary School in Indianapolis has a job opening for a Teacher in their Preschool.

Teach their Preschool 4-5 class.  The class is limited to 18 students.  A teacher aide is also in the class all day.  Lunch is served in the classroom.  The schedule follows the school day from 8AM-3PM.  For more information please contact Stephen Rensner – rensner@thecalvaryschool.org.

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