Education / Teaching, Child Development/Support, Early Childhood Education
Listed on 2026-07-01
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Education / Teaching
Child Development/Support, Early Childhood Education, Elementary School
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. This position works 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.
Note: Anticipated start date for this position is for the August school year.
Terms 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.
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: $14.65/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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