CURRENT JOB OPENINGS

  • 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 classroom (children 6 weeks to 3 yr old's) 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

    Preferred Qualifications:
    Bilingual staff encouraged.

    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: Rogers, 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: Gentry, Ar.

    Job Type: Full-Time

    Hours: Tuesday - Friday 10 hr. Shifts

    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) and Head Start (HS) 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 5.
    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.

    Preferred Qualifications:
    Bilingual staff encouraged.

    Benefits:

    • Dental insurance

    • Health insurance

    • Health savings account

    • Life insurance

    • Paid time off

    • Retirement plan

    • Vision insurance

    Work Location: In person.

    Northwest Arkansas Head Start is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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.