WE ARE HIRING for the 2022-2023 School Year
*Become a member of our Head Start Team *
Why Work at Luzerne County Head Start?
“The support I’ve received in my job to help me be successful has been wonderful! Each day someone is there for me and asks how I’m doing…I like that. Plus, we have a fantastic benefit package that helps me manage my personal life, too. I’m excited to come to work every day and make a difference in the lives of the children and families”
Curren Staff Member LCHS
The link TO APPLY can be found in the details section of a vacancy posting below. Applicants can also upload a resume, cover letter and other supporting documentation for consideration.
Conditions of Employment: Luzerne County Head Start, Inc. requires staff to possess current, valid Background Clearances (3) and to be Fully Vaccinated against COVID-19. Proof of vaccination for COVID-19 will be required unless exempted by federal, state or local laws
- Pennsylvania State Police Criminal History Check – Reason for Request: “Employment”
- Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance – Reason for Request: “Individual > 14 years of age or older…having direct contact with children”
- FBI Fingerprints, PA Department of Human Services – Service Code 1KG756
- COVID-19 Vaccination Status – Must be fully vaccinated; proof of vaccination for COVID-19 will be required unless exempted by federal, state or local laws
SIGN ON BONUS! $500 to $1,000 Sign-On Bonus for all positions for a limited time
ASSOCIATE TEACHER
FULL TIME school year positions available at the following locations:
- HAZLETON Area Centers – 3 positions available
- TUNKHANNOCK CENTER -200 Franklin Avenue, Tunkhannock
CLASSROOM AIDE
FULL TIME school year positions available at the following locations:
- Wilkes-Barre
- Edwardsville
- Nanticoke
- Pitstton/Plains
- Hazleton Areas
CENTER MANAGER
FULL TIME position available
COOK
FULL TIME position available at the HAZLETON/CARSON STREET CENTER, 663 Carson Street, Hazleton
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
FULL TIME/FULL YEAR POSITION
FOOD SERVICE WORKER
FULL TIME positions available at the Central Kitchen at the BEEKMAN STREET CENTER, Wilkes-Barre
FAMILY EDUCATOR
Early Head Start Home Visiting Program
FULL TIME/FULL YEAR POSITIONS at the following locations:
- EDWARDSVILLE CENTER – 111 Meyers Street, Edwardsville
- TUNKHANNOCK CENTER – 512 Towne Plaza, Tunkhannock
NURSE EDUCATOR
Early Head Start Home Visiting Program
FULL TIME/FULL YEAR POSITION
FAMILY WORKER
FULL TIME school year positions available at the following locations ~
- BEEKMAN STREET CENTER – 23 Beekman Street, Wilkes-Barre
- NANTICOKE CENTER – 1010 Hanover St, Nanticoke
NUTRITION AIDE
PART TIME school year positions available at the following locations:
- DALLAS UNITED METHODIST CENTER – Parsonage Street, Dallas
- COCU CENTER – Center at the Church of Christ, Kingston
- HAZLETON/HIP CENTER – Hazleton Integration Project site at 225 East 4th Street, Hazleton
- PLAINS CENTER – 100 Second Street, Plains
PROGRAM DIRECTOR
FULL TIME/FULL YEAR POSITION
TALENT ACQUISITION MANAGER
FULL TIME/FULL YEAR POSITION
TEACHER
FULL TIME school year positions available at the following locations:
Various positions available in the Wilkes-Barre Head Start location
LUZERNE COUNTY HEAD START, INC. is AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER