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NWA Head Start

Center Director

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 6 weeks ago

Location: Bentonville, AR (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/20/2026

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What they do

A Preschool or Childcare Director manages and directs programs for very young children. Supervises child care workers and pre-school teachers. Proposes policies, program fees and budgets for approval by a program board or administrative agency or implements policies of a national organization. Meets with parents and staff to discuss the development, learning and behavior of children in the program or center. Orders supplies and monitors maintenance and cleaning at a facility. Ensures that the program or center meets state and federal guidelines.

$48,806 / year median in Arkansas

+13% projected growth

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Job Description

Center Director Want to make an impact in your community and love working with children? Northwest Arkansas Head Start is hiring. We offer paid time off, health benefits and a 4-DAY

WORKWEEK!

We also encourage bilingual staff and would love for you to join our team!

Location:

Bentonville, Ar.

Job Type :

Full-Time Hours :

Tuesday-Friday 7am-5:30pm

Education Requirements :

Associate degree in Early Childhood Education •Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field (preferred)

Pay :

Commensurate with experience and education

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

Work as a member of the Early Head Start (EHS) team to plan and implement center-based programs for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, and their families. Direct the EHS plan and implement daily activities that promote language, cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development for children from birth to age 3. Ensure that the center maintains compliance with the Head Start/Early Head Start performance standards and licensing requirements.

Required Experience :

Early Head Start and Head Start experience preferred

Additional Requirements :

Driver's License Auto Insurance Pass Child Maltreatment Check Pass Criminal Record Check Pass FBI Check Pass Drug Screen It is essential that all employees be free from the effects of substance abuse

Benefits:

Health insurance Health savings account Dental insurance Vision Insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan

Tuition Assistance Preferred Qualifications :

Bilingual staff encouraged. Northwest Arkansas Head Start is an Equal Opportunity Employer.