Classroom Aide

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Paid sick time

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Luzerne County Head Start in Barre, MA seeks a Classroom Aide to support classroom activities and collaborate with the lead and associate teachers to promote early childhood development. The role focuses on assisting with engaging instructional activities for 3- and 4-year-olds in a team setting.

The ideal candidate holds a High School Diploma or GED, has experience with young children, and bilingual English/Spanish abilities are a plus. This is a full-time, 10-month position with a summer break.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience with Young Children preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish abilities a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in carrying out educational activities in the classroom.
• Work with the lead Teacher and Associate Teacher as third-person support.
• Promote school readiness and developmentally appropriate practices for 3- and 4-year-old children.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Experience with Young Children

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

CLASSROOM AIDE

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Experience with Young Children preferred
• Bilingual Language abilities, English/Spanish, a plus

Responsibilities/Duties:

Work as a part of a team to assist in carrying out educational activities in the classroom setting. This position works with the lead Teacher and Associate Teacher as a 3rd person support in the classroom.
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.

Terms of Employment

Conditions of Employment

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

*SEE Head Start Center locations at /https://lcheadstart.org/locations/

Hours & Salary

Full Time (37.5 hrs/wk),10-month position working a school year August -June annually with an established summer break between school years.
Rate of Pay: $14.80/hr.
For those who possess Bilingual Abilities (Eng/Spanish) – 5% additional pay

$500 Sign-On Bonus!

Fringe Benefits

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
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/school 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 – Pre-Tax Medical/ Dependent Care Spending
...and much more!

Our employees
receive attractive salaries and unique career opportunities;
do meaningful work that is constantly changing and evolving;
enjoy successful careers without sacrificing their personal lives; and
work in an environment of professional respect.

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