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Center Manager

Luzerne County Head Start
Mountain, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 10/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/14/2027

Center Manager

Qualifications:

  • AAS Degree in Administration/Child Development or Related Discipline
  • Three (3) Years’ Experience in child care setting
  • Related Management and Supervisory experience preferred

Responsibilities/Duties:

Responsible for the overall operations of assigned Head Start centers and maintain all center activities. Motivate, guide and direct the Head Start staff at the center level in a manner that supports the philosophy and the policies of Luzerne County Head Start, Inc.

Terms of Employment:

Conditions of Employment
Luzerne County Head Start requires staff to possess current, valid Background Clearances (3) per state/federal regulations. Position will require record check approval of driving record by LCHS Insurance Provider, as this position is considered a designated position requiring driving as an essential job function. Proof of Degree/Certification and Experience Required to meet the Qualifications for position.

Hours & Salary *SEE Head Start Center locations at /https://lcheadstart.org/locations/
Full Time/10-month position works a school year August -June annually, 37.5 hrs/wk
Exempt/Salaried position, $37,410/year
For those who possess Bilingual Abilities – 5% additional pay

$1,000 Sign-On Bonus!

Fringe Benefits Package
STUDENT LOAN FORGIVENESS – As a non-profit organization that is tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, LCHS is a qualifying employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program; 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. Low-cost Geisinger medical plan options that includes a Health Reimbursement Account with LCHS paying 1/2 the plan deductible; Optional Vision and Dental plan with orthodontics. Coverage begins after 60 days.
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 – Flexible Spending Plans: Pre-Tax Medical and 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; and
…work in an environment of professional respect.

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