Classroom Aide

Luzerne County Head Start; Hazleton (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Life Insurance

Paid Sick Time

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Luzerne County Head Start in Hazleton, PA, is seeking a team-oriented early childhood educator to support a 3–4 year‑old classroom. You will collaborate with the lead Teacher and Associate Teacher to deliver developmentally appropriate activities that promote school readiness.

This full-time, 10-month position (37.5 hrs/week) offers a $14.80/hour wage with a 5% premium for bilingual Eng/Spanish abilities and a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement, paid time off,

Qualifications

• Experience with young children preferred.
• Bilingual abilities (English/Spanish) a plus.
• Background clearances required and education proof.

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.

Skills

Experience with Young Children

Bilingual Eng/Spanish

Job description

• 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. 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 State-Funded 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.

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!

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