Classroom Aide

LUZERNE COUNTY HEAD START; Tunkhannock Township (PA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with agency contribution

Paid sick time

Paid holidays

Job summary

Luzerne County Head Start is seeking a dedicated classroom assistant to support 3- and 4-year-olds. You will work as part of a team with the lead Teacher and Associate Teacher to carry out educational activities in a classroom setting, helping promote school readiness and developmentally appropriate practices.

This full-time, 10-month position runs August through June with a summer break. Rate of pay is $14.80 per hour, with a 5% bilingual premium for Eng/Spanish, plus a $500 sign-on bonus and

Qualifications

• Experience with young children preferred.
• Background clearances required by state/federal regulations.
• Proof of education required to meet qualifications for position.

Responsibilities

• Assist in carrying out educational activities in the classroom with the lead Teacher and Associate Teacher as a 3rd person support.
• Provide and maintain an atmosphere in the classroom that promotes school readiness and developmentally appropriate practices for 3- and 4-year-olds.

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.