Associate Teacher

Luzerne County Head Start; Fairview Heights (PA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Health Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Luzerne County Head Start is seeking staff to implement educational activities promoting school readiness for 3- and 4-year-olds. You will assist the Head Start Teacher in planning and carrying out activities aligned with Head Start standards and local plans.

The role requires either an AA in ECE, CDA credential, or HS Diploma with CDA/AA pursued within 2 years. Bilingual Eng/Spanish is a plus and may add compensation. Full-time position with benefits is available.

Qualifications

• AS, Early Childhood Education, CDA credential; or HS Diploma with obtaining a CDA or AA degree within 2 years of hire or placement.
• Bilingual Language abilities, English/Spanish, a plus

Responsibilities

• Implement educational activities promoting school readiness and developmentally appropriate practices for 3 and 4-year old children.
• Assist the Head Start Teacher in planning and carrying out educational activities to meet the National Head Start Program Performance Standards and local plan.

Skills

Bilingual Eng/Spanish

Education

AA in ECE Degree

CDA credential

HS Diploma/GED

Job description

• AS, Early Childhood Education, CDA credential; or HS Diploma with obtaining a CDA or AA degree within 2 years of hire or placement
• Bilingual Language abilities, English/Spanish, a plus

Responsibilities/Duties:

Implement educational activities by providing and maintaining an atmosphere in the classroom that promotes school readiness and developmentally appropriate practices for 3 and 4-year old children. Assist the Head Start Teacher in planning and carrying out educational activities to meet the National Head Start Program Performance Standards and local plan.

Terms of Employment

Conditions of Employment

Luzerne County Head Start, Inc. requires staff to possess current, valid Background Clearances (3). Proof of education required to meet the qualifications for position.

FULL TIME, 37.5 hrs/wk- Working a school schedule (10 months) August-June annually, with an established summer break between school years.

Rate of Pay – Based on Education:

• AA in ECE Degree – $18.62/hr
• CDA – $16.99/hr
• HS Diploma/GED – $16.43/hr
• For those who possess Bilingual Abilities (Eng/Spanish) – 5% additional pay

$750 Sign-On Bonus!

Fringe Benefits Package

HEALTH INSURANCE –

Two health plan options allow you to choose the coverage that works best for you and your family. Low-cost Geisinger medical plan options that includes a Health Reimbursement Account with LCHS paying 1/2 the plan deductible; Optional Vision and Dental plan with orthodontics. Coverage begins after 60 days.

RETIREMENT PLAN – LCHS 401(k) with 7% agency contribution with a voluntary pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax investment option

WORK SCHEDULE – August thru June, with an established summer break in employment between school years

PAID Life Insurance (1x annual salary)

PAID Long Term Disability Insurance

PAID Sick Time – Accrues up to 65 working days

PAID Personal Time – 3 days/year

PAID Holidays immediately – 18 days during the regular school year, including extended break between Christmas-New Year

PAID Education/Tuition Assistance at $322/credit, up to $5,250/year

PAID Training Opportunities, Flexible Benefits – Flexible Spending Plans: Pre-Tax Medical and Dependent Care Spending

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