Center Director

Arkansas Early Learning•Paragould, AR

12d•Onsite

About The Position

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

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Provide oversight of all center activities to ensure compliance with applicable regulations
Provide comprehensive child development services
Support family members with opportunities for growth and change