Infant-Toddler Program Specialist; Bilingual

• BS Degree in Early Childhood Education or closely related field

• Supervisory Experience;
Experience working with infants, toddlers and families

Candidate with Fluency (Read, Write, Speak) in English/Spanish preferred

Responsibilities/Duties:

Coordinate child development, disabilities and transition services provided to children and families in the Early Head Start (EHS) Home Visiting Services and Head Start (HS) Center-Based Programming by serving as an active team member of the Early Childhood Education Services team (ECE).

Provide training and technical assistance and monitoring for staff in the use of a developmentally appropriate, assessment-based curriculum. Monitor home-based services.

Terms of Employment

Conditions of Employment
Luzerne County Head Start, Inc. requires staff to possess current, valid Background Clearances (3) per state/federal regulations. Position will require record check approval of driving record by LCHS Insurance Provider, as this position is considered a designated position requiring driving as an essential job function. Proof of Degree/Certification and Experience Required to meet the Qualifications for position.

Hours & Salary
Full Time/Full Year (12 months) position
Rate of Pay: $46,926
For those who possess Bilingual Abilities (Eng/Spanish) – 5% additional pay

Fringe Benefits Package
STUDENT LOAN FORGIVENESS – As a non-profit organization that is tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, LCHS is a qualifying employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program; SEE this valuable LINK on PSLF Program
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 – 1 day/year
PAID Vacation Time – 2 weeks during Year 1; 3 weeks during Years 2-4; 4 weeks at Year 5
PAID Holidays immediately – 20 days, 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.