Day School Director

First Baptist Church of Tupelo; Tupelo (MS); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

First Baptist Church Tupelo seeks a Day School Director to lead a safe, nurturing, developmentally appropriate Christian learning environment. You will oversee daily operations, staff, and relationships with families, and support the church’s ministry to children and families, serving ages 8 weeks through 4 years.

The role requires strong leadership, a calling to minister to children and families, compliance with licensing and safety procedures, and budgeting within a faith-based program.

Qualifications

• Be at least 25 years old and meet the director qualifications outlined in the full job description.
• Hold a qualifying bachelor’s degree in a child-related field or a qualifying associate’s degree in child development technology with the required supervised practical training.
• A master’s degree is preferred.
• Agree with the theological teachings of First Baptist Church Tupelo.
• Be an active member of First Baptist Church Tupelo or agree to become an active member upon employment.
• Demonstrate the ability to lead an early childhood program, supervise employees, and manage resources responsibly.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations, enrollment, staffing, and classroom coverage.
• Support teachers in providing quality education and Christian instruction.
• Maintain licensing documentation and implement health, safety, and child-protection procedures.
• Build constructive relationships with parents and families.
• Coordinate budgeting and financial administration with church leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Christian ministry

Nurturing spirit

Education

Bachelor's degree in a child-related field

Associate’s degree in child development technology

Master’s degree

Job description

First Baptist Church Tupelo is seeking a Day School Director to lead a safe, nurturing, developmentally appropriate Christian learning environment. This person will lead our Day School staff, build strong relationships with families, oversee daily operations, and support our church’s ministry to children and their families. Serving 8 weeks-4 years old.

Qualifications

We are seeking a mature Christian with a nurturing spirit, strong leadership and communication skills, and an expressed calling to minister to children and families.

Applicants must:

Be at least 25 years old and meet the director qualifications outlined in the full job description.

Hold a qualifying bachelor’s degree in a child-related field or a qualifying associate’s degree in child development technology with the required supervised practical training. A master’s degree is preferred.

Agree with the theological teachings of First Baptist Church Tupelo.

Be an active member of First Baptist Church Tupelo or agree to become an active member upon employment.

Demonstrate the ability to lead an early childhood program, supervise employees, and manage resources responsibly.

Responsibilities

Lead daily operations, enrollment, staffing, and classroom coverage.

Support teachers in providing quality education and Christian instruction.

Maintain licensing documentation and implement health, safety, and child-protection procedures.

Build constructive relationships with parents and families.

Coordinate budgeting and financial administration with church leadership.