CLASSROOM AIDE

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 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. CLICK HERE FOR JOB DESCRIPTION


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.


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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 Ins urance (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