Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Experience with young children
- 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 Head Start classroom setting.
Partner with the education staff as a support in the classroom on an "as needed" basis. This position can be a replacement staff for an absence in the classroom.
Staff provide and maintain 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.
*SEE Head Start Center locations at /https://lcheadstart.org/locations/
Hours & Salary
School year position, working in an “as needed” basis for staff substitutions or additional classroom support.
This position works during the school schedule August-June while Head Start classes are in session.
Rate of Pay: $14.80/hr
There are many GREAT THINGS about being employed at Luzerne County Head Start…check it out here!
Center Connection: Agency prepared newsletter keeping the staff “connected” by sharing agency news and benefits.
Cost of Living Allocation: All staff employed on the date of the award will receive a Cost of Living Allocation; a retroactive to Jan 1 of the current fiscal year is applied if approved by the Federal funding sources.
Employee Assistance Program: Clinical, outreach and prevention/education services available.
E-mail Access: All employees are provided with a user ID and have e-mail access on the agency website at lcheadstart.org.
Fringe Benefit Package: All Full time and Part Time staff receive a robust fringe benefit package with health insurance options, retirement plans, paid time off, paid holidays to name a few!
Direct Deposit of Paycheck: Available with local banking institutions.
Paid Training Opportunities: LCHS strongly encourages staff professional development and will seek to provide training opportunities for individuals through supervision, in-service training, conferences and workshops.
Physical Exam: Committed to keeping staff healthy, bi-annual exams are required; Reimbursement is made.
Promotional Opportunities: It is the belief of LCHS that promoting employees from within benefits both the agency and its employees. Employees will be given consideration for work performance, seniority, ability efficiency, conduct and attendance record.
Safety and Wellness Programs: LCHS is dedicated to the health, safety and well-being of all staff, children and families in the program; wee have a PA certified Safety Committee and offer programs to staff for maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
Smoke Free Environment: Head Start is mandated to maintain a safe and healthful work environment and has the mission of promoting the healthy development of the children and families served. All Head Start facilities are smoke-free with our agency serving as a role model for children, families and the community.
Socially Friendly and Welcoming Atmosphere: All Head Start facilities are staffed with the highest quality of individuals. We offer a sense of “family” working as a team to accomplish the Head Start Mission.
Staff Mental Health Services: Access to mental health services with many support services.
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
Skills Required
- High school diploma or GED
- Experience with young children
- Current, valid background clearances required by state and federal regulations
- Proof of education
- Bilingual English and Spanish language abilities
What We Do
Luzerne County Head Start, Inc. is an income-based early childhood education program dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for low-income children and families in Luzerne and Wyoming Counties. It provides comprehensive early childhood development services at no cost to eligible pregnant women and children from birth to age five, including disadvantaged infants and preschool children.
