CURRENT JOB OPENINGS

  • 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: 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: Full-Time

    Schedule: 4-Day Work Week

    Hours: Tuesday-Friday 10 hr. Shifts 6:00AM-4:30PM

    Education Requirements: High School Diploma or Equivalent

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Prepare meals in accordance with USDA guidelines for children enrolled in the Early Head Start ( 6 weeks-3 yrs) and Head Start ( 3 yrs-5 yrs) program.

    Required Experience:

    Early Head Start experience (preferred).

    Experience in nutrition (preferred).

    Cooking: 1 year

    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:

    • Tuition Assistance

    • Professional Development Training

    • Health insurance

    • Health savings account

    • Dental insurance

    • Vision Insurance

    • Life insurance

    • Paid time off

    • Retirement plan

    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)

    Location: Northwest Arkansas Early Head Start in Rogers, AR

    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:

    • Tuition Assistance

    • Professional Development Training

    • Health insurance

    • Health savings account

    • Dental insurance

    • Vision Insurance

    • Life insurance

    • Paid time off

    • Retirement plan

    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: Bentonville, AR

    Job Type: Full-Time

    Schedule: 4-Day Work Week Tuesday-Friday

    Education Requirements: High School Diploma or Equivalent

    Minimum Education: Infant/Toddler CDA

    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

    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: Bentonville, AR

    Job Type: Part-Time

    Schedule: 4-Day Work Week Tuesday-Friday

    Education Requirements: High School Diploma or Equivalent

    Minimum Education: Infant/Toddler CDA

    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

    Pay: Commensurate with experience and education

    Preferred Qualifications:
    Bilingual staff encouraged.

    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.