What are the responsibilities and job description for the Center Director position at NWA Head Start?
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.
Job Type: Full-time
Education:
- Associate (Preferred)
Work Location: In person