Head Start Assistant Teacher – Bilingual (3–4 Year-Olds)

Luzerne-County-Head-Star; Forty Fort (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan options

401(k) with agency contribution

Paid life insurance

Paid long term disability insurance

Paid sick time

Paid personal time

Paid holidays

Job summary

Luzerne County Head Start, Inc. is hiring a full-time Early Childhood Education assistant to support 3- and 4-year-olds in a classroom setting. The role follows a school calendar (Aug–June) with a defined summer break and emphasizes developmentally appropriate activities aligned with Head Start standards.

Pay is based on education: AA in ECE $18.62/hr, CDA $16.99/hr, HS Diploma $16.43/hr, with a 5% bilingual premium for English/Spanish, plus a $750 sign-on bonus.

Qualifications

• Bilingual language abilities (English/Spanish) are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Implement educational activities promoting school readiness.
• Assist Head Start Teacher in planning and carrying out activities to meet standards.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

ECE AA degree

CDA credential

HS Diploma

CDA within 2 years

Job description

Luzerne County Head Start, Inc. is hiring a full-time Early Childhood Education assistant to support 3- and 4-year-olds in a classroom setting. The role follows a school calendar (Aug–June) with a defined summer break and emphasizes developmentally appropriate activities aligned with Head Start standards.

Pay is based on education: AA in ECE $18.62/hr, CDA $16.99/hr, HS Diploma $16.43/hr, with a 5% bilingual premium for English/Spanish, plus a $750 sign-on bonus.