Bilingual Family Educator

Family Educator, EHS Home Visiting Program

Qualifications:

• AAS Degree in Early Childhood Education/Child Development or closely related field; BS Degree preferable
• Three years’ experience in Infant/Toddler Child Care with knowledge of the principles of child health, safety, and nutrition, adult learning and family dynamics
• Experience in instructing adults
• Candidate with Fluency (Read, Write, Speak) in English/Spanish
  * Preferred

Responsibilities/Duties:

Providing support services in the Early Head Start (EHS) Home Visiting Program as a Home Visitor.
Provide early, continuous, intensive and comprehensive child development services to children, birth to age three that honor their unique characteristics enhancing their physical, social, emotional and intellectual development. Provide family support services and link families with appropriate agencies and services that enable parents to fulfill their roles as parents and to move toward self‑sufficiency.

Conditions of Employment
Luzerne County Head Start, Inc. requires staff to possess current, valid Background Clearances 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 mos) position
Rate of Pay: $21.59/hr Base Salary
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.
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 include a Health Reimbursement Account with LCHS paying 1/2 the plan deductible; optional Vision and Dental plan with orthodontics. Coverage begins after 60 days;
Cash Out Option available if you already have other coverage.
Retirement Plan – LCHS 401(k) with 7% agency contribution, voluntary pre‑tax and/or Roth after‑tax investment options.
Paid Life Insurance (1x annual salary).
Paid Long Term Disability Insurance and Paid Sick Time accrue 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 – 20 days immediately, including extended break between Christmas‑New Year.
Paid Education/Tuition Assistance at $322/credit, up to $5,250/year.
Paid Training Opportunities and flexible benefits including Pre‑Tax Medical/Dependent Care Spending.

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.