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Luzerne County Head Start
Associate Teacher
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What they do
A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.
$37,202 / year median in Pennsylvania
+5% projected growth
Job Description
Associate Teacher Qualifications:
AS, Early Childhood Education, CDA credential; or HS Diploma with obtaining a CDA or AA degree within 2 years of hire or placement Bilingual Language abilities, English/Spanish, a plusResponsibilities/Duties:
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. Assist the Head Start Teacher in planning and carrying out educational activities to meet the National Head Start Program Performance Standards and local plan. Terms of Employment Conditions of Employment Luzerne County Head Start, Inc. requires staff to possess current, valid Background Clearances (3). Proof of education required to meet the qualifications for position. SEE Head Start Center locations at / https://lcheadstart.org/locations/ FULLTIME, 37.5
hrs/wk- Working a school schedule (10 months) August-June annually, with an established summer break between school years. Rate of Pay
- Based on
Education:
AA in ECE Degree- $18.44/hr CDA
- $16.82/hr HS Diploma/GED
- $16.27/hr For those who possess Bilingual Abilities (Eng/Spanish)
- 5% additional pay $750 Sign-On Bonus!
HEALTH INSURANCE
- Two health plan options allow you to choose the coverage that works best for you and your family.
RETIREMENT PLAN
- LCHS 401(k) with 7% agency contribution with a voluntary pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax investment option
WORK SCHEDULE
- August thru June, with an established summer break in employment between school years 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/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