Classroom Aide
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED
- 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. Partners with the lead teacher and associate teacher as a third 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.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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