Application Process

When applying for an open position at Northwest Arkansas Head Start, please follow the steps outlined below. If you are unable to complete the online steps, you can request an application by calling the Human Resource Department (479-636-7317) or by stopping by our Central Office in Rogers.

1) Review our job listings online.

2) Then, fill out the short application for the job posting you wish to apply for and submit the information. (attach your resume)

You may alternatively apply in person using the kiosk at any of our locations or to:

Northwest Arkansas Head Start Human Services, Inc.
Attn: Human Resources
210 N. 13th Street
Rogers, AR 72756
479-636-7317
479-631-1119 Fax
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3) The information you submit on your pre-application is automatically sent to our Human Resources Manager. After receiving the submission of your pre-application, we will contact qualified applicants for follow up. You may be asked to complete a full application or come in for an interview. Federal regulations require background checks and TB tests of all successful applicants. Northwest Arkansas Head Start also submits all new hires to drug screenings. Thank you for your interest in a career with Northwest Arkansas Head Start.

What do I bring to interview?

Driver's License
SS Card (or other 2nd ID)
Diploma or Degree
Certified Copy of Transcripts (if degreed)
Auto Insurance Card
Current TB Test Result (if you have it)
Current CPR Card (if you have it)

New hires will...

...be screened for drugs
...have criminal background checked
...be required to carry auto insurance
...obtain a tuberculosis skin test
...have references checked
...have employment history verified

Equal Opportunity Employer

Northwest Arkansas Head Start is an equal opportunity employer and selects the best matched individual for the job, based upon job-related qualifications, regardless of race, color, creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, religion or other protected groups under state, federal or local Equal Opportunity Laws.

Full-Time Employees Agency Benefit Package

Full-time employees are eligible for Agency benefits after successfully completing the Agency's trial-service/probation period: 520 hours (65 days).

	Non-Exempt Hourly Employees	Exempt Salaried Employees
Annual Leave	First 24 working months: .05 hours per 1 hour worked Calendar years 2 through 4: .0625 hours per 1 hour worked Calendar years 5 through 14: .075 hours per 1 hour worked Calendar years 15 and over: .0875 hours per 1 hour worked	First 24 working months: 12 days per calendar yr beginning Jan 1 Calendar years 2 - 4: 15 days per calendar yr beginning Jan 1 Calendar years 5 - 14: 18 days per calendar yr beginning Jan 1 Calendar years > 15: 21 days per calendar yr beginning Jan 1
Sick Leave	First 24 working months: .05 hours per 1 hour worked Calendar years 2 and over: .0625 hours per 1 hour worked	First 24 working months: 12 days per calendar yr beginning Jan 1 Calendar years > 2: 15 days per calendar yr beginnig Jan 1
Agency Holidays	10 per year	10 per year
Insurance Fringe	$1.00 an hour paid/worked	$1.00 an hour paid/worked
Retirement	403B Retirement Plan: The employee is eligible to participate in a 403(b) plan by salary reduction immediately upon hire. The Agency contributes to employee's retirement plan after employee completes 24 working months of employment. The employee is 100% vested in retirement plan after 24 working months.	403B Retirement Plan: The employee is eligible to participate in a 403(b) plan by salary reduction immediately upon hire. The Agency contributes to employee's retirement plan after employee completes 24 working months of employment. The employee is 100% vested in retirement plan after 24 working months.
Emergency Leave	Three days per year - January 1 through December 31 (see Personnel Policy Manual for details)	Three days per year - January 1 through December 31 (see Personnel Policy Manual for details)
Inclement Weather Days	Three days per year - January 1 through December 31 (see Personnel Policy Manual for details)	Three days per year - January 1 through December 31 (see Personnel Policy Manual for details)
Life Insurance	$10,000 Term Life Insurance Policy through AFLAC	$10,000 Term Life Insurance Policy through AFLAC