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Northwest Arkansas Head Start is an equal opportunity employer and selects the best matched individual for the job, based upon job-related qualifications, regardless of race, color, creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, religion or other protected groups under state, federal, or local Equal Opportunity Laws.
If you would like to apply for a job opening, you may use the online application. You may also visit any center in the counties we serve, our Central Office location in Bentonville or call Human Resource Department at: 479-636-7317.
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Northwest Arkansas Head Start is excited to provide an opportunity for in house CDA education coursework for educators employed within our agency to obtain their CDA through the Council for Professional Recognition.
Northwest Arkansas Head Start has partnered with the Arkansas TEACH program to provide scholarships to early childhood educators employed within the agency.
An education-based wage supplement initiative that pays semi-annual stipends to Birth-5 teaching staff in centers and family homes.
Education Opportunities
Our agency offers a comprehensive health plan to all full-time employees with an employer contribution or paid expense.
Health benefits include:
Medical
Dental
Vision
Short term disability
Life Insurance
A 403B Retirement Plan
Employee Benefits Package
Northwest Arkansas Head Start is committed to promoting and supporting staff wellness. Our agency’s Employee Wellness Committee which consists of center staff, members of management, and community partners, meet regularly to discuss healthy behaviors and ideas for our staff. Some ideas include walking meetings, monthly challenges, financial wellness, sponsored employee fitness, group exercise, and healthy meal ideas.