Classroom Aide

Luzerne County Head Start; Hazleton (IA); On-site; USD 31,685,000 - 34,440,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Sick Time

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Luzerne County Head Start is hiring a Classroom Aide to support early childhood education in a structured classroom setting. You will partner with the lead Teacher and Associate Teacher to provide a third-person voice and assist in delivering engaging activities for 3- and 4-year-olds.

The role focuses on creating a welcoming, developmentally appropriate learning environment, promoting readiness skills, and collaborating with staff to support each child’s growth throughout the school year.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience with Young Children preferred.
• Bilingual Language abilities, English/Spanish, 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 State-Funded classroom that promotes school readiness and developmentally appropriate practices for 3 and 4-year old children.

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. 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.

*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.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER