Center Director

Arkansas Early Learning, Inc.; Paragould (AR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Arkansas Early Learning, Inc. seeks a Center Director to oversee operations at our centers, ensuring quality early childhood education and compliance with Head Start standards.

The role emphasizes leadership, staff development, and family support across programs serving vulnerable children. Applicants should have a Bachelor's or higher in ECE or related field, with substantial experience in early childhood education.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher in Early Childhood or related field required.
• Experience in Early Childhood Education essential.
• CDA Birth to Pre-K or Director's Credential preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight of all center activities and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Support family members with opportunities for growth and change.
• Lead staff development and maintain program quality.
• Ensure high-quality, transformational learning for children birth to five.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Regulatory compliance

Early childhood knowledge

Staff development

Education

Bachelor's or higher in Early Childhood

Bachelor's in non-related field with 4 years ECE experience or CDA Birth to Pre-K

Associate's in ECE or related field + 6 years experience

8 years ECE experience with CDA Birth to Pre-K, Director's Credential or Technical certificate

Job description

MAKE AN IMPACT. CHANGE LIVES. END POVERTY.

JOIN ARKANSAS EARLY LEARNING: BUILDING A STRONGER COMMUNITY BY EMPOWERING CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WITH SKILLS ESSENTIAL TO THEIR SUCCESS.

At Arkansas Early Learning (AEL), we believe every child deserves an opportunity to succeed, no matter their circumstances. AEL was established to serve the most vulnerable children ages birth to five and their families throughout the State of Arkansas through Early Head Start and Head Start. We provide transformational learning programs to vulnerable children within a childcare setting. We offer FREE Infant, Toddler, and Pre-K educational childcare/daycare programs serving 16 counties with numerous centers across the state of Arkansas. AEL is more than just daycare! We are educators, even as early as 6 weeks old we are implementing an education curriculum. We also offer a variety of child and family support services in a loving, caring, and safe environment.

Being on our team as a Center Director, Teacher, Assistant Teacher or office personnel at Arkansas Early Learning means you are passionate about a career helping children and your community. You can make a difference every day in a child's life here. We are looking for people who share our purpose and mission, which is to build a stronger community by empowering children and families with skills essential to their success and to provide transformational learning programs to help children and families develop the skills essential to their social competency. Do you have the right purpose to help them unleash their full potential while unleashing your own?

NOW HIRINg a CENTER DIRECTOR

The Center Director will provide oversight of all center activities to ensure compliance with applicable regulations, provide comprehensive child development services, and support family members with opportunities for growth and change.

Education And/or Experience

• Bachelor's or higher in Early Childhood, Child Development or a related field
• Bachelor's in a non-related field with 4 year experience in Early Childhood Education or a CDA Birth to Pre-K
• Associate's in Early Childhood, Child Development or a related field plus 6 years experience in Early Childhood Education
• 8 years of experience in Early Childhood Education and either a CDA Birth to Pre-k, Director's Credential or Technical certificate in Early Childhood Education

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM?

Arkansas Early Learning offers a set fulltime schedule with weekends off, 33 PAID days off the first year, competitive pay with paid training and a benefits package that includes health, vision, dental, life and more. Are you interested in making a difference in the development and growth of the youth in your community?

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION:

Arkansas Early Learning, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization established to serve the needs of children and families throughout the State of Arkansas.

EOE STATEMENT:

Arkansas Early Learning is an equal employment opportunity employer and selects the best-matched individual for the job, based upon job-related qualifications, irrespective of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under state, federal or local law.

Salary: $52000 - $58000 per year