Classroom Aide

Luzerne County Head Start; Forty Fort (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401k Retirement Plan

Paid Sick Time

Paid Holidays

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Luzerne County Head Start in Forty Fort, PA, is hiring a Classroom Aide to support early education for 3- and 4-year-olds. You will assist lead teachers, help implement developmentally appropriate activities, and foster a supportive classroom environment that promotes school readiness.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED; bilingual English/Spanish skills are a plus. This is a full-time, school-year position with benefits and opportunities for growth within the program.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Work as a part of a team to assist in carrying out educational activities in the classroom setting.
• Partners 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.

Skills

Experience with Young Children

Bilingual English/Spanish

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

CLASSROOM AIDE

Qualifications High School Diploma or GEDExperience with Young Children preferredBilingual Language abilities EnglishSpanish a plus

ResponsibilitiesDuties Work as a part of a team to assist in carrying out educational activities in the classroom setting Partners 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 statefederal regulations Proof of education required to meet the qualifications for position SEE Head Start Center locations at httpslcheadstartorglocations

Hours & Salary Full Time 375 hrswk10 month position working a school year August June annually with an established summer break between school years Rate of Pay 1480hr For those who possess Bilingual Abilities EngSpanish 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 12 the plan deductible; Optional Vision and Dental plan with orthodontics Coverage begins after 60 days RETIREMENT PLAN LCHS 401k with 7 agency contribution with a voluntary pre tax andor 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 daysschool year PAID Holidays immediately 18 days during the regular school year including extended break between Christmas New Year PAID EducationTuition Assistance at 322credit up to 5250year 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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