Head Start: Early Childhood 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

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