Top 34 Principal Jobs in Arkansas

Head of School
School For Advanced Studies - Northwest Arkansas —Rogers, AR
- $85,000 - $110,000 a year
- Full-time
- School experience
- Master's degree
- Analysis skills
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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9d
Center Director – Centerton, AR
Busy Minds Academy —Centerton, AR
- $25 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Preschool
- Children
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
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8d
High School Principal - Arkansas Connections Academy
Connections Education —Bentonville, AR
- Remote
- High school
- 5 years
- Organizational skills
13d
K-8 Principal - Arkansas Connections Academy
Connections Education —Bentonville, AR
- Remote
- 5 years
- Organizational skills
- Senior level
13d
High School Principal - Arkansas Connections Academy
Connections Academy —Bentonville, AR
- Full-time
- High school
- Customer service
- Senior level
9d
POOL - Future Principal
Lisa Academy Charter Schools —Rogers, AR
- $82,000 a year
- Full-time
- School experience
- 5 years
- Master's degree
K-8 Principal - Arkansas Connections Academy
Connections Academy —Bentonville, AR
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Senior level
- Middle school
9d
The 2026 BES Fellowship for Founding School Leaders - Arkansas
BES Fellowship and School Leadership Opportunities —Little Rock, AR
- Contract
- School experience
- Master's degree
- Supervising experience
- Travel reimbursement
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Elementary Vice Principal
Exalt Academy of Southwest Little Rock - AR —Little Rock, AR
- $70,000 a year
- Full-time
- School experience
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
4d
Assistant Principal (Blytheville)
KIPP Delta Public Schools —Blytheville, AR
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Teaching Certification
- Mid-level
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Princpal/Education Instruction Manager
AR Correctional School District —Pine Bluff, AR
- Full-time
- Senior level
- Teaching
5d
Director of Education
Miracle Kids Success Academy —Jonesboro, AR
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Experience working with children
- In-person
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
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Center Director
Child Development Schools Arkansas —Benton, AR
- School experience
- 3 years
- Preschool
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Center Director
Arkansas Early Learning, Inc. —Bentonville, AR
- $52,500 - $67,000 a year
- Full-time
- Senior level
- 4 years
- Associate's degree
- Paid training
- Paid holidays
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Program Administrator - Pediatrics
FRIENDSHIP COMMUNITY CARE —Bryant, AR
- Full-time
- Classroom
- HIPAA
- Mid-level
10d
Director of Preschool Services - Van Buren
Pediatrics Plus —Van Buren, AR
- From $55,000 a year
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Word processing
- Paid training
- Health insurance
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Preschool Assistant Director
Cadence Academy Preschool —Bentonville, AR
- $38,148.15 - $50,000.00 a year
- Urgently hiring
- School experience
- Customer service
- Bachelor of Science
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
2d
Center manager/Family Advocate
Community Action Program for Central Arkansas —Searcy, AR
- $18.41 - $24.90 an hour
- Monday to Friday
- Current TB test
- Mid-level
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
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Childcare Center Director
Bright Ideas Bryant —Bryant, AR
- Full-time
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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4d
Center Director
Northwest Arkansas Head Start —Rogers, AR
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- Addiction Medicine
- Pass drug screening
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
11d

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Head of School

School For Advanced Studies - Northwest Arkansas
Rogers, AR

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Job Details

Full-time
$85,000 - $110,000 a year
9 days ago

Benefits

Paid holidays
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance

Qualifications

School experience
Teamwork
Interpersonal skills
Team leadership
Employee relationship building
Collaboration with board members
Master's degree
Bachelor's degree
Organizational skills
Leading team collaboration initiatives
Practicing budget management in an educational setting
Board relations

Full Job Description

Head of School

Northwest Arkansas Schools for Advanced Studies

Northwest Arkansas Schools for Advanced Studies is seeking an exceptional Head of School & Executive Director to lead the school's academic, operational, and organizational success.

The Head of School & Executive Director is responsible for advancing academic excellence, developing and retaining exceptional faculty and staff, strengthening school culture, ensuring effective operations, and building strong relationships with students, families, the Board of Directors, Polymath Educational Management Company, and the broader community.

This leader will serve as the primary link between the Board and Polymath, translating the school's mission, vision, and strategic priorities into meaningful outcomes for students and the organization. The ideal candidate is a strategic, collaborative, and highly visible educational leader with the judgment and experience to lead effectively through complexity and change.

Key Responsibilities

Academic & School Leadership

Lead the school's academic program and daily educational operations.
Champion the school's mission, vision, academic goals, and culture of high expectations.
Lead faculty and school leaders in delivering high-quality instruction and implementing curriculum effectively.
Monitor student achievement, instructional quality, assessment practices, and academic interventions.
Use data to identify opportunities and drive continuous improvement.
Ensure fidelity to the educational model approved by the Board.
Oversee college counseling, postsecondary readiness, and student advancement initiatives in partnership with Polymath.

Faculty, Talent & Culture

Recruit, supervise, evaluate, develop, and retain exceptional faculty and school leaders.
Establish clear expectations for performance, professional growth, and accountability.
Foster a culture of collaboration, intellectual curiosity, continuous learning, and professional excellence.
Partner with Polymath's academic, curriculum, and Human Resources teams on recruitment, onboarding, professional development, staffing, and leadership development.
Promote employee engagement and retention.

Operations, Finance & Organizational Effectiveness

Lead the day-to-day operations of the school and oversee school directors and administrative personnel.
Ensure a safe, orderly, and effective school environment.
Partner with Polymath operational teams on facilities, technology, Human Resources, food services, transportation, safety, and student information systems.
Establish operational goals, identify risks, and implement solutions that support organizational effectiveness.
Partner with Polymath finance personnel on budgeting, financial reporting, resource allocation, and long-term financial sustainability.
Monitor enrollment, staffing, and financial trends to support organizational health and growth.

Board & Polymath Partnership

Serve as the primary representative and point of connection between the school, Board of Directors, and Polymath Educational Management Company.
Build strong, collaborative relationships with Board and Polymath leadership.
Partner with Polymath on academic, operational, enrollment, staffing, financial, and strategic priorities.
Establish annual goals and communicate progress, opportunities, challenges, and risks to the Board and Polymath.
Prepare and present regular reports to the Board regarding academic performance, operations, enrollment, finances, compliance, and strategic priorities.
Support effective Board governance and ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, local, authorizer, and Board requirements.

Community & Stakeholder Engagement

Serve as a highly visible representative of the school within the community.
Build strong relationships with students, families, faculty, alumni, donors, business partners, and community organizations.
Communicate effectively regarding school performance, priorities, initiatives, and opportunities.
Address significant parent, student, and community concerns in a professional and solutions-oriented manner.
Support enrollment, fundraising, development, and community engagement initiatives.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required; master's degree strongly preferred.
Five or more years of progressively responsible educational leadership experience.
Demonstrated experience leading teams within a school or educational organization.
Understanding of educational leadership, organizational management, budgeting, and accountability systems.
Experience presenting to boards, governing bodies, or executive leadership teams.
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and lead effectively through complexity and change.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous Head of School, Principal, Executive Director, Assistant Superintendent, or comparable educational leadership experience.
Experience working with a Charter Management Organization (CMO) or Educational Management Organization (EMO).
Experience collaborating directly with a governing Board.
Experience with strategic planning, organizational growth, school improvement, accreditation, or compliance.
Strong understanding of school finance, enrollment management, and educational accountability systems.

Key Leadership Competencies

Strategic and visionary leadership
Commitment to academic excellence and student achievement
Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills
Financial and operational acumen
Sound judgment and decision-making
Collaborative leadership
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to lead through change and organizational growth
Integrity, transparency, accountability, and service
Resilience, flexibility, professionalism, and a sense of humor

Benefits

The position is eligible for the school's benefits package, including:

Arkansas State Employee Health Insurance options
Dental and Vision insurance
Arkansas Teacher Retirement System (ATRS)
Employer retirement contribution
Paid holidays and school closure periods
Additional benefits available to eligible employees

Reporting Relationship

The Head of School & Executive Director reports directly to the Board of Directors and works in close partnership with Polymath Educational Management Company to execute the school's mission, vision, strategic priorities, and operational objectives.

This leader serves as the principal link among the Board, Polymath, school personnel, students, families, and community stakeholders, ensuring alignment, accountability, and exceptional outcomes for students and the organization.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Ability to Relocate:

Rogers, AR 72756: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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principal jobs in arkansas

Head of School

Center Director – Centerton, AR

High School Principal - Arkansas Connections Academy

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High School Principal - Arkansas Connections Academy

POOL - Future Principal

K-8 Principal - Arkansas Connections Academy

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Director of Preschool Services - Van Buren

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