Top 34 Co director Jobs in Arkansas

Early Childhood Director - Fort Firefly
AlliancEdu —Fort Smith, AR
- $60,000 - $65,000 a year
- Extended hours
- 5 years
- Master's degree
- Preschool
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Part-time Experiential Learning Instructor (Ages 5-12)
Mobius Rogers —Rogers, AR
- $13 - $18 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Classroom
- Children
- Professional development assistance
- Flexible schedule
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Director of Marketing (Real Estate)
Belmont Management Co. —Fort Smith, AR
- From $20 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Basic math
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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SPECIAL EDUCATION INSTRUCTOR
Goodwill Industries of Arkansas —Little Rock, AR
- Full-time
- School experience
- Classroom
- Google Workspace
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Associate Director of Admission- Enrollment Systems
Hendrix College —Conway, AR
- Weekends as needed
- Office
- 3 years
- Analysis skills
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IT INSTRUCTOR
Goodwill Industries of Arkansas —Little Rock, AR
- $21 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Mid-level
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Principal Faculty of Physician Associate Practice
Arkansas Colleges of Health Education —Fort Smith, AR
- Full-time
- Anatomy knowledge
- Doctoral degree
- English
Graduate Assistant-6
University of Arkansas —Little Rock, AR
- $8,000 - $16,000 a year
- Part-time
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- University
Curriculum and Programming Coordinator
Lyon College —Batesville, AR
- $40,000 - $45,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- University
- Bachelor's degree
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Career Counselor
Hendrix College —Conway, AR
- $49,000 a year
- Email
- Classroom
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
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Veterinary Clinical Skills Director
Lyon College —Cabot, AR
- Full-time
- School experience
- Laboratory
- Classroom
- Dental insurance
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Teaching Assistant/Paraprofessional
EASTERSEALS ARKANSAS —Stuttgart, AR
- Part-time
- Classroom
- Writing skills
- HIPAA
- On-the-job training
Physician - Radiologist
US Veterans Health Administration —Fayetteville, AR
- $310,000 - $400,000 a year
- Online Application
- Background check
- Medicine
- Surgery
- Paid holidays
- Dental insurance
Special Education Teacher
Arkansas Lighthouse Charter School —Jacksonville, AR
- $50,000 a year
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Spanish
- Teaching Certification
Administrative Early Childhood Developmental Specialist (ECDS)
Cynergy Rehab Group/Arkids Pediatric Day Centers —Paragould, AR
- $43,000 - $46,000 a year
- Classroom
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Lead Teacher/ECDS
Cynergy Rehab Group/Arkids Pediatric Day Centers —Jonesboro, AR
- $18 - $20 an hour
- Classroom
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
- Management
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Teacher Lead
SCUS Head Start Programs Inc. —Forrest City, AR
- From $49,702 a year
- Email
- Background check
- School experience
- Classroom
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
Panther Daycare Lead Teacher
Siloam Springs School District —Siloam Springs, AR
- Full-time
- Classroom
- 18 years or older
- Mid-level
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Administrative ECDS/Compliance Specialist
Cynergy Rehab Group/Arkids Pediatric Day Centers —Trumann, AR
- $43,000 - $46,000 a year
- Classroom
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Panther Daycare Paraprofessional
Siloam Springs School District —Siloam Springs, AR
- Full-time
- Classroom
- 18 years or older
- High school diploma or GED

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Early Childhood Director - Fort Firefly

AlliancEdu
Fort Smith, AR

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Job Details

Full-time
$60,000 - $65,000 a year

Qualifications

Early childhood education center experience
Staff supervision
Strategic management
Accreditation standards (regulatory compliance area)
Team supervision
Team leadership
Safety regulations
Staff scheduling
Social service program staff supervision
Team scheduling
Performance management
Change management
Bachelor's degree
Conflict resolution
Leading team collaboration initiatives
Managing budgets as an executive education administrator
Financial management
Academic accreditation compliance management
School staff supervision
Workforce management
Staffing management
Compliance
Professional development training
Senior leadership
Interpersonal communication

Full Job Description

Job Description

Fort Firefly Early Childhood Center Director – Extended Hours, Military & First Responder Families

The Early Childhood Center Director serves as the senior site leader, responsible for the daily operations, program quality, staffing systems, financial stewardship, and community partnerships of a large, extended-hours early childhood center (operating 5:30 am–9:00 pm).

Fort Firefly is designed to serve military-connected families, first responders, and workforce families whose schedules do not follow a traditional 9–5. This role requires a leader who can navigate complexity with clarity, lead with consistency, and implement systems that ensure safety, continuity of care, and high-quality experiences for children and families.

The Director serves as the primary leader and the public face of the center, responsible for building a strong staff culture, maintaining full regulatory compliance, and co-leading the site through NAEYC National Accredidation in partnership with executive leadership team.

Core Leadership Responsibilities

1. Operational & Strategic Leadership

Lead all daily operations including enrollment, staffing, scheduling, safety, facilities, and family services.
Execute the center’s strategic plan in alignment with organizational mission, grant deliverables, and financial expectations.
Ensure the center operates with consistency, calm, and accountability across extended hours.

2. Staffing & Extended-Hours Systems (Mission-Critical)

Design and manage staffing systems that support extended hours (5:00 am – 9:00 pm, including:
Multiple shifts, overlap coverage, and continuity of care
Float, substitute, and surge coverage plans
Fatigue mitigation and staff wellness safeguards
Ensure staffing ratios and supervision requirements are met at all times, including early mornings, evenings, and transitions.
Build a culture where early and late shift staff are fully supported, trained, and valued.

3. Compliance, Accreditation & Quality Assurance

Maintain strict compliance with all local, state, and federal licensing and health regulations.
Co-lead the center through National Accreditation (e.g., NAEYC) with fidelity, organization, and urgency.
Establish and monitor quality systems (documentation, observations, coaching, continuous improvement).
Maintain accurate records for compliance, audits, and grant reporting.

4. Financial & Funding Oversight

Manage site-level budgets and ensure responsible fiscal stewardship.
Oversee complex funding streams, including:
Military fee assistance programs (e.g., DoD/Child Care Aware)
State and local subsidy programs
Veteran-specific benefits
Private pay and sliding-scale tuition
Partner with leadership and grants teams to provide timely, accurate reporting.

5. Programmatic Excellence & Staff Development

Ensure implementation of a high-quality, developmentally appropriate program grounded in a Reggio Emilia–inspired approach, where children are capable, learning is inquiry-driven, and the environment serves as a third teacher, aligned with accreditation standards and state frameworks.
Recruit, supervise, evaluate, and retain a diverse, professional staff team.
Provide or coordinate ongoing professional development with an emphasis on:
Trauma-informed care
Relationship-based practice
Serving children and families affected by deployment, shift work, and stress

6. Family Engagement & Support

Oversee family communication systems that are responsive to:
Deployment cycles
Nontraditional work schedules
Emotional and behavioral stressors
Ensure smooth transitions, clear handoffs, and continuity of care for children attending across extended hours.
Build trust-based relationships with families through transparency, empathy, and professionalism.

7. Community Relations & Public Representation

Serve as the primary external representative of the center.
Build and maintain partnerships with:
Military installations and Family Readiness Groups
Veteran service organizations
First responder agencies
Defense contractors and employers
Community leaders and elected officials
Represent the center with credibility, confidence, and alignment to mission.

Qualifications

Required

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Educational Leadership, or equivalent (Master’s preferred)
Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience in a large early childhood setting.
Demonstrated experience managing complex staffing systems, including multiple shifts.
Strong working knowledge of licensing regulations, child safety standards, and operational compliance.
Proven ability to manage budgets and funding-related processes.
Exceptional communication, organizational, and leadership skills.

Strongly Preferred

Experience serving military, veteran, or first responder families.
Experience operating or supervising extended-hours child care.
Direct experience leading or preparing a program for National Accreditation.
Training in trauma-informed care, resilience, or crisis response.
Experience working within grant-funded or publicly funded programs.

Physical & Background Requirements

Ability to meet all state and local requirements for an Early Childhood Director.
Successful completion of all required background and security checks, including federal-level clearance as applicable.

This Role Is Ideal For a Leader Who:

Thrives in complex systems and high-accountability environments
Leads with calm, clarity, and consistency
Values both people and systems, and sees the environment as a driver of learning
Views children as capable and understands that quality, safety, and relationships are inseparable
Is reflective in practice and committed to continuous growth

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

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