Classroom Aide

Luzerne County Head Start, Inc.; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HEALTH INSURANCE

PAID Holidays

PAID Time Off

PAID Sick Time

PAID Personal Time

PAID Education/Tuition Assistance

401(k) with 7% employer contribution

Sign-On Bonus

Job summary

Luzerne County Head Start, Inc. is seeking an educator to support classroom activities for 3- and 4-year-olds. You will work with the lead Teacher and Associate Teacher as a 3rd person in the classroom to promote school readiness and developmentally appropriate practices.

The role requires background clearances and proof of education. Bilingual abilities (Eng/Spanish) add 5% to pay. The job offers strong benefits and a 37.5 hour work week during a 10-month school year, with summer break.

Qualifications

• Background Clearances required by state/federal regulations.
• Proof of education required to meet position qualifications.
• Experience with Young Children preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Job description

• Experience with Young Children preferred

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.

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.