INFANT/TODDLER SPECIALIST - Luzerne County Head Start

INFANT/TODDLER SPECIALIST

Early Head Start Home Visiting Program

Qualifications

  • BS Degree in Early Childhood Education or closely related field
  • Supervisory Experience; Experience working with infants, toddlers and families

Responsibilities/Duties

Coordinate child development, disabilities and transition services provided to children and families in the Early Head Start (EHS) Home Visiting Services and Head Start (HS) Center-Based Programming by serving as an active team member of the Early Childhood Education Services team. Provide training and technical assistance and monitoring for staff in the use of a developmentally appropriate, assessment-based curriculum. Monitor home-based services. CLICK HERE FOR JOB DESCRIPTION

$1,000 Sign-On Bonus:

$500 payout will be paid upon successful completion of the first 90 days;

$500 payout after 1 year of service

Terms of Employment

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

Location, Hours & Salary /https://lcheadstart.org/locations/
Central Office, Full Time/Full Year, 12-mos, 37.5 hr/wk
Exempt/Salaried position: $ 42,824/year; Additional pay for Advanced Education

Fringe Benefits
STUDENT LOAN FORGIVENESS
-Eligibility for Public Student Loan Forgiveness – SEE this valuable LINK on PSLF Program
HEALTH INSURANCE -Two health plan options allow you to choose the coverage that works best for you and your family. Fully benefits-eligible employees can cover themselves, eligible dependents. The plans all offer preventive care as well as low-cost options for prescription drugs; coverage begins after 60 days; Health Reimbursement Account with LCHS paying 1/2 of deductible; Cash Out Option Available with proof of other coverage. Low Employee co-payment toward premium
RETIREMENT PLAN – LCHS 401(k) with 7% agency contribution with a 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 – 1 day/year
PAID Vacation Time – 2 weeks Year 1; 3 weeks Years 2-4; 4 weeks at Year 5
PAID Holidays immediately, including extended break between Christmas-New Year
PAID Education/Tuition Assistance at $322/credit, up to $5,250/year
PAID Training Opportunities
Flexible Benefits – Pre-Tax Medical/ Dependent Care Spending
and much more!

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;
…enjoy limitless opportunities for professional growth;
…work in an environment of professional respect.

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