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Job description
Helen Walton Children's Enrichment Center (HWCEC) is seeking an experienced and passionate early childhood education professional to serve as our Director of Education , a newly created leadership position dedicated to advancing educational excellence across our programs.
The Director of Education will serve as the instructional leader of HWCEC, working collaboratively with organizational leadership and teaching teams to strengthen curriculum implementation, instructional practices, teacher development, child outcomes, school readiness, and educational quality.
Key Responsibilities
The Director of Education will:
Provide leadership and direction for educational programs and instructional quality
Ensure consistent and effective curriculum implementation across classrooms
Conduct classroom observations and provide meaningful coaching, feedback, and instructional support to teachers
Oversee child assessment practices and use assessment data to identify trends and opportunities for program improvement
Monitor school readiness and educational outcomes
Lead educational components of accreditation and continuous quality improvement efforts
Identify professional development needs and facilitate educational training and learning opportunities
Collaborate with organizational leadership on strategic initiatives and program goals
Promote a culture of continuous learning, collaboration, and educational excellence
Required Qualifications
Candidates should carefully review the qualifications before applying.
Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Elementary Education, or Birth-Kindergarten Education, with demonstrated knowledge and experience in early childhood education required; Master's degree preferred
Minimum of five years of professional experience in early childhood, elementary education, or a related educational setting, with demonstrated experience supporting teaching, curriculum, or instructional practices
Extensive knowledge of child development, curriculum implementation, assessment practices, and accreditation standards
Strong coaching, instructional leadership, communication, organizational, and collaborative skills
What We're Looking For
We are looking for a leader who understands that educational excellence is built through strong relationships, thoughtful coaching, high-quality instructional practices, and a commitment to the growth of both children and educators.
The ideal candidate will be collaborative, knowledgeable, organized, and comfortable serving as an educational resource and coach while maintaining high expectations for instructional quality and accountability.
Application Deadline: September 25, 2026
Employment is contingent on passing pre-employment background checks, drug screens and reference checks.
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Worksite address
bentonville, AR, 72712, US
Who can apply
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