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Luzerne County Head Start•Dallas, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Luzerne County Head Start (LCHS) is seeking dedicated Teachers to join their team. This role involves planning and implementing educational activities, managing the classroom, and fostering a positive learning environment. The position follows a school schedule from August to June, with a summer break. LCHS is a non-profit organization and a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.

Requirements

AA Degree in Early Childhood Education
BS Degree in Early Childhood Education with PA Certification in PK-4 Instructional 1 (Required for PreK Counts classroom assignments)
Current, valid Background Clearances (3) per state/federal regulations.
Proof of Degree/Certification and Experience Required to meet the Qualifications for position.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual Language abilities, English/Spanish

Responsibilities

In accordance with curriculum philosophy, developmentally appropriate lesson plans based on children’s abilities and interests.
Plan and implement educational activities to include managing the classroom and planning activities according to the curriculum that are developmentally appropriate.
Evaluate and record children's progress and communicate with parents on a regular basis.
Provide and maintain an atmosphere in the classroom that promotes school readiness and developmentally appropriate practices.

Benefits

Student Loan Forgiveness (Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program)
Health Insurance (Two plan options, includes Health Reimbursement Account with LCHS paying 1/2 the plan deductible)
Optional Vision and Dental plan with orthodontics
Retirement Plan (LCHS 401(k) with 7% agency contribution)
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/year)
Paid Holidays (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 (Flexible Spending Plans: Pre-Tax Medical and Dependent Care Spending)