Center Director

Company: Arkansas Early Learning , Inc.
Location: Jonesboro
Posted on: February 16, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description 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? Sound like the right place for you? Apply now to join our growing team! 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, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under state, federal or local law.

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