Classroom Aide

Luzerne County Head Start, Inc.; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan with agency contribution

Paid life insurance

Paid sick time

Paid holidays

Tuition assistance

Paid training opportunities

Pre-tax benefits

Job summary

Luzerne County Head Start, Inc. seeks a dedicated classroom assistant to support educators in a preschool setting.

This full-time role collaborates with the lead Teacher and Associate Teacher as a third team member to implement engaging educational activities for 3- and 4-year-olds, promoting school readiness and age-appropriate learning. The position runs for 10 months (August–June) with a summer break, offering a $14.80 hourly rate and a 5% bilingual premium for those with English/Spanish

Qualifications

• Experience with young children preferred.
• Bilingual abilities in English/Spanish a plus.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team to assist in carrying out educational activities in the classroom.
• Collaborate with the lead Teacher and Associate Teacher as a 3rd person support in the classroom.
• Promote school readiness and developmentally appropriate practices for 3- and 4-year-olds.

Skills

Experience with Young Children

Bilingual English/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. 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.