Bilingual Classroom Aide — Head Start (Sign-On Bonus)

Luzerne County Head Start, Inc.; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan with agency contribution

Paid life insurance

Paid sick time

Paid holidays

Tuition assistance

Paid training opportunities

Pre-tax benefits

Job summary

Luzerne County Head Start, Inc. seeks a dedicated classroom assistant to support educators in a preschool setting.

This full-time role collaborates with the lead Teacher and Associate Teacher as a third team member to implement engaging educational activities for 3- and 4-year-olds, promoting school readiness and age-appropriate learning. The position runs for 10 months (August–June) with a summer break, offering a $14.80 hourly rate and a 5% bilingual premium for those with English/Spanish

Qualifications

• Experience with young children preferred.
• Bilingual abilities in English/Spanish a plus.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team to assist in carrying out educational activities in the classroom.
• Collaborate with the lead Teacher and Associate Teacher as a 3rd person support in the classroom.
• Promote school readiness and developmentally appropriate practices for 3- and 4-year-olds.

Skills

Experience with Young Children

Bilingual English/Spanish

Job description

Luzerne County Head Start, Inc. seeks a dedicated classroom assistant to support educators in a preschool setting.

This full-time role collaborates with the lead Teacher and Associate Teacher as a third team member to implement engaging educational activities for 3- and 4-year-olds, promoting school readiness and age-appropriate learning. The position runs for 10 months (August–June) with a summer break, offering a $14.80 hourly rate and a 5% bilingual premium for those with English/Spanish