CURRENT JOB OPENINGS

  • Location: Siloam Springs, Ar.

    Job Type: Full-time

    Schedule: 4-Day Work Week

    Hours: Tuesday - Friday 7am-5:30pm. 10 hr. Shifts

    Education Requirements: High School Diploma

    *Associate degree in Early Childhood Education (preferred)

    Minimum Education: Infant/Toddler CDA

    Experience: Early Head Start experience preferred

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Plan and implement the daily activities of the Early Head Start classroom (children six weeks to 3 years of age) in a variety of activities to develop social, motor and academic skills.

    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

    Pay: Commensurate with experience and education

    Preferred Qualifications: Bilingual staff encouraged.

    Northwest Arkansas Head Start is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

  • Location: Rogers, Ar.

    Job Type: Full time

    Schedule: 4-Day Work Week

    Hours: Tuesday-Friday 7:00 am-5:30 pm. 10 hr. Shifts

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Assists in planning and implementing the daily activities of the Head Start classroom (pre-K children 3 years or older) in a variety of activities to develop social, motor and academic skills.

    Education Requirements: Associate degree or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education

    Minimum Education: High School Diploma and CDA

    Job Related Requirements:

    • Early childhood experience

    • Experience in Preschool experience teaching preferred.

    • Ability to speak Spanish is desirable/essential

    Additional Requirements:

    • Driver's License

    • Auto Insurance

    • Pass Child Maltreatment Check

    • Pass Criminal Record Check

    • Pass FBI Check

    • Pass Drug Screen

    It is required 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

    Pay: Commensurate with experience and education

    Northwest Arkansas Head Start is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

  • Location: Green Forest, Ar.

    Job Type: Full time

    Schedule: 4-Day Work Week

    Hours: Tuesday-Friday 7am-5pm. 10 hr. Shifts

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Assists in planning and implementing the daily activities of the Head Start classroom (pre-K children 3 years or older) in a variety of activities to develop social, motor and academic skills.

    Education Requirements:

    • Associate degree or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education

    • High School Diploma/ GED

    • CDA in Preschool

    Job Related Requirements:

    • Early childhood experience

    • Experience in Preschool experience teaching preferred.

    • Ability to speak Spanish is desirable/essential

    Additional Requirements:

    • Driver's License

    • Auto Insurance

    • Pass Child Maltreatment Check

    • Pass Criminal Record Check

    • Pass FBI Check

    • Pass Drug Screen

    It is required 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

    Pay: Commensurate with experience and education

    Northwest Arkansas Head Start is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

  • Location: Bentonville, AR

    Job Type: Part-Time

    Schedule: 4-Day Work Week Tuesday-Friday

    Education Requirements: High School Diploma or Equivalent

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Assist with planning and implementing the daily activities of the Early Head Start/ Head Start classroom (children 6 weeks to 5 yr old) in a variety of activities to develop social, motor and academic skills.

    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

    Pay: Commensurate with experience and education

    Preferred Qualifications: Bilingual staff encouraged.

    Northwest Arkansas Head Start is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

  • Location: Gentry, AR

    Job Type: Part-Time

    Schedule: 4-Day Work Week Tuesday-Friday

    Education Requirements: High School Diploma or Equivalent

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Assist with planning and implementing the daily activities of the Early Head Start/ Head Start classroom (children 6 weeks to 5 yr old) in a variety of activities to develop social, motor and academic skills.

    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

    Pay: Commensurate with experience and education

    Preferred Qualifications: Bilingual staff encouraged.

    Northwest Arkansas Head Start is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

  • Location: Bentonville, Ar.

    Job Type: Full-Time

    Hours: Tuesday - Friday 10 hr. Shifts

    Education Requirements: High School Diploma or Equivalent

    Pay: Commensurate with experience and education

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

    Requires knowledge and experience in data collection and information processes and systems along with knowledge of childcare regulations, policy and procedure compliance. Manage calendars and schedule meetings, appointments. File documents and maintain organized records and databases. Assist with preparing documents, reports, and presentations. Greeting visitors, answering and directing phone calls. Create a welcoming and professional atmosphere.

    Job Requirements:

    • Ability to speak fluently and write in English and Spanish.

    • Requires knowledge and experience in data collection and information processes and systems along with knowledge of childcare regulations, policy and procedure compliance.

    • Advance computer literacy including: database management, word processing, internet, and email.

    • Excellent communication skills: written and verbal.

    • Knowledge of Head Start Performance Standards, philosophy and mission desirable.

    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

    Northwest Arkansas Head Start is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

  • Location: Northwest Arkansas Head Start in Bentonville, AR (Serving Benton, Carroll, Madison Counties).

    Hours: Tuesday thru Friday 7:00 am yo 5:30 pm 10 hrs. Shifts.

    Pay: Commensurate with experience and education

    Education Requirements:

    High School Diploma (Required)

    CDA Certification(Preferred)

    Required experience: Head Start experience preferred

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Provide prenatal and postpartum information, education and services for pregnant women and expecting families. To provide in-home instruction as well as a group socialization experiences. Maintain on-going contact with families and work with all components (health, nutrition, family services, mental health, special services, parent education and resource/referral) to integrate services into the family setting. Must meet requirements per Federal Head Start Performance Standards and any local, state and or agency policies and procedures.

    Job Requirements:

    • Ability to speak fluently and write in English and Spanish.

    • Requires knowledge and experience in data collection and information processes and systems along with knowledge of childcare regulations, policy and procedure compliance.

    • Advance computer literacy including: database management, word processing, internet, and email.

    • Excellent communication skills: written and verbal.

    • Knowledge of Head Start Performance Standards, philosophy and mission desirable.

    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

    Northwest Arkansas Head Start is an Equal Opportunity Employer

  • Location: Bentonville, AR

    Hours: Full Time. Tuesday thru Friday. 10 hrs. Shifts

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

    Responsible for assisting in implementing the Health Services Components in compliance with the Early Head Start and Head Start Program Performance Standards, child care licensing, state, local and federal law. Knowing and complying with the Head Start Act, Performance Standards, Arkansas State Licensing requirements, the Northwest Arkansas Head Start Personnel Policy Manual and any other regulations and as applicable.

    Required experience:

    • Three or more years of Head Start experience.

    Education Requirements:

    • Ability to obtain ServSafe certification

    • Ability to obtain CPR first aide certification

    • High School Diploma or GED required

    • BA Degree related to Health and Nutrition 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

    Pay: Commensurate with experience and education

    Preferred Qualifications: Ability to speak Spanish is desirable/essential

    Northwest Arkansas Head Start is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

  • Location: Bentonville, AR.

    Job Type: Full-time

    Schedule: 4-Day Work Week

    Hours: Tuesday - Friday 7am-5pm 10 hr. Shifts

    Education Requirements: High School Diploma and CDA

    Minimum Education: Infant/Toddler CDA (If applicant does not have a CDA they must agree to complete their CDA within 6 months)

    Experience: Head Start experience preferred

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Plan and implement the daily activities of the Head Start classroom (children 3-5 years of age) in a variety of activities to develop social, motor and academic skills.

    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

    Pay: Commensurate with experience and education

    Preferred Qualifications: Bilingual staff encouraged.

    Northwest Arkansas Head Start is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

  • Location: Gentry, AR.

    Job Type: Full-time

    Schedule: 4-Day Work Week

    Hours: Tuesday - Friday 7am-5pm 10 hr. Shifts

    Education Requirements: High School Diploma and CDA

    Minimum Education: Infant/Toddler CDA (If applicant does not have a CDA they must agree to complete their CDA within 6 months)

    Experience: Head Start experience preferred

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Plan and implement the daily activities of the Head Start classroom (children 3-5 years of age) in a variety of activities to develop social, motor and academic skills.

    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

    Pay: Commensurate with experience and education

    Preferred Qualifications: Bilingual staff encouraged.

    Northwest Arkansas Head Start is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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MISSION STATEMENT

Northwest Arkansas Head Start uses a team approach to enable pregnant women, children, families, and staff to reach their highest potential by offering high-quality support, community resources, education, family services, health services, and a safe equitable environment.