Positions Available

Pocono Services for Families and Children is seeking an individual with knowledge, experience, and skills with providing social and emotional support and behavior intervention approach appropriate for Infant/Toddler, Preschool, and School aged children for our new location (Ramsey) in Stroudsburg, PA.

Required: A bachelor’s degree in psychology or social work. A strong ability to establish a positive relationship with children, staff, and families as well as the ability to coach skills to staff congruent with agency philosophy.
Full time/full year with generous benefits including health, vision, dental, training and professional development, staff wellness program, and paid time off including two weeks of vacation to start after completion of a 90-day provisional period. Salary is determined and dependent upon levels of experience and education. Pocono Services for Families and Children is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Hiring for Custodian/Light Maintenance staff for our new location (Ramsey) in Stroudsburg, PA. This position is to ensure a clean, safe and heathy environment in a manner that complies with all state, federal and PSFC licensing requirements. Also expected are light maintenance duties such as, but not limited to, changing light bulbs, air filters, soap and/or paper towel dispensers, vacuum cleaner bags and other duties as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or GED.

Basic knowledge of custodial duties and/or maintenance experience.

Full time/full year with generous benefits including health, vision, dental, training and professional development, staff wellness program, and paid time off including two weeks of vacation to start after completion of a 90-day provisional period. Salary is determined and dependent upon levels of experience and education. Pocono Services for Families and Children is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Hiring a Family Advocate for our new location (Ramsey) in Stroudsburg, PA. This position is responsible for assisting in the development and implementation of family and parent involvement services in numerous ways which include but are not limited to providing information to parents about child growth and development, encouraging parents to observe and assess their child’s growth and learning, scheduling, coordinating, and conducting visits to families, assisting parents to identify family goals, necessary services, and support for both the parents and their children.

Required: Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field with three years’ experience working with adults, children and families. Willing to obtain a Family Engagement credential within 1 year of hire.

Full time/full year with generous benefits including health, vision, dental, training and professional development, staff wellness program, and paid time off including two weeks of vacation to start after completion of a 90-day provisional period. Salary is determined and dependent upon levels of experience and education. Pocono Services for Families and Children is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Head Cook: To lead in the cooking, preparation, and serving of meals to young children according to CACFP and agency guidelines at our Mountain Center location in Tobyhanna.

Requirements: High School Diploma or GED, Safe Serv certificate or willing to obtain one within a year of hire and to exhibit strong cooking abilities. Pocono Services for Families and Children is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• 8 hour shift
• Morning shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a Safe Serv certificate? If not, are you willing to obtain one?
• Are you willing to undergo and obtain background clearances?

Ability to Relocate:

• Tobyhanna, PA 18466: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Hiring for Infant/Toddler Assistant Teachers for our new location (Ramsey) in Stroudsburg, PA who are passionate about teaching and fostering children’s curiosity in our Infant/Toddler classroom (ages 0-3yrs) including Head Start. Looking for an Infant/Toddler Assistant Teacher to support and assist the Lead Teacher in implementing appropriate curriculum, routines, classroom management for Infant and Toddlers and social/emotional development.

Required: Minimum CDA or willingness to obtain a CDA within the first year of hire. At least 2 years of experience working with infants and toddlers is required. High School Diploma or equivalent is also required.

Full time/full year with generous benefits including health, vision, dental, training and professional development, staff wellness program, and paid time off including two weeks of vacation to start after completion of a 90-day provisional period. Salary is determined and dependent upon levels of experience and education. Pocono Services for Families and Children is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Hiring for a Lead Teacher for our Infant/toddler classroom for our new location (Ramsey) in Stroudsburg, PA for children aged 0-3. Parent Engagement responsibilities are expected. The Lead Teacher plans, organizes, and implements classroom days and home visits and parent teacher conferences, for children and families. The Lead Teacher supervises assistants and volunteers in the classroom and is directly responsible to a classroom supervisor.

Required: bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or associate’s degree with at least 30 credits in early childhood education along with 2 years of working experience in the early childhood education field.

Full time/full year with generous benefits including health, vision, dental, training and professional development, staff wellness program, and paid time off including two weeks of vacation to start after completion of a 90-day provisional period. Salary is determined and dependent upon levels of experience and education. Pocono Services for Families and Children is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Hiring to fill a Marketing and Donor Engagement role for our new location (Ramsey) in Stroudsburg, PA. This position’s focus is on building awareness, fostering and maintaining relationships, to enhance support for PSFC. This position involves developing and executing marketing strategies across various channels, such as social media, email, and print, to highlight the organization’s impact and services. The role includes creating opportunities to engage with donors through personalized communications, organizing events, and facilitating campaigns that inspire contributions and increase donor retention. Key responsibilities involve analyzing outreach efforts, managing fundraising initiatives, and creating compelling content to attract and maintain a loyal base of support to enhance the organization’s mission.

Required: A minimum of an associate’s degree in marketing, business, nonprofit management, or related field; BS in marketing, business or relevant field is a strong advantage.

A minimum of two successful years of work experience in marketing, communications and/or event planning.

A minimum of two successful years of work experience in fundraising, event planning, and media management.

Full time/full year with generous benefits including health, vision, dental, training and professional development, staff wellness program, and paid time off including two weeks of vacation to start after completion of a 90-day provisional period. Salary is determined and dependent upon levels of experience and education. Pocono Services for Families and

Children is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Looking to bring on a Marketing Assistant Intern for our new location (Ramsey) in Stroudsburg, PA. This is an unpaid position designed to provide an individual who is interested or currently pursuing the Marketing field with entry level and hands-on experience. This position would focus on assisting with the enhancement of the agency’s brand by attending events in the community, updating the agency’s website as necessary, being part of the planning process for events held by the agency, and promoting the agency through our various social media platforms.

Required: A High School Diploma, but someone who is working towards a degree in the Marketing field is preferred. Good organizational, communication, and event planning skills are also preferred.

This role has the potential opportunity to transition to a full-time, paid position.  Pocono Services for Families and Children is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Unpaid Position/Internship

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday with the flexibility to also attend and participate at evening and weekend events when necessary

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to undergo and obtain background clearances?

Work Location: In person

Hiring for Preschool Assistant Teachers for our new location (Ramsey) in Stroudsburg, PA who are passionate about teaching and fostering children’s curiosity in our preschool classrooms (ages 3-5yrs) including Head Start. Looking for Assistant Teachers to support and assist a Lead Teacher in implementing appropriate curriculum, routines, classroom management for preschoolers, and social/emotional development.

Required: Minimum CDA or willingness to obtain a CDA within the first year of hire. At least 2 years of experience with young children is required. High School Diploma is also required.

Full time/full year with generous benefits including health, vision, dental, training and professional development, staff wellness program, and paid time off including two weeks of vacation to start after completion of a 90-day provisional period. Salary is determined and dependent upon levels of experience and education. Pocono Services for Families and Children is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Immediate hiring for Preschool Assistant Teachers who are passionate about teaching and fostering children’s curiosity in our preschool classrooms (ages 3-5yrs) including Head Start. Looking for assistant teachers to support and assist a Lead Teacher in implementing appropriate curriculum, routines, classroom management for preschoolers, and social/emotional development at both our Mountain Center in Tobyhanna and our East Stroudsburg classroom locations. Required: minimum CDA or willingness to obtain a CDA within 2 years of hire. At least 2 years of experience with young children required. Full time/full year with generous benefits after a 90 provisional period including Health and Vision, dental, paid time off including two weeks of vacation to start. Also, immediate employee tuition assistance for onsite childcare; staff wellness program, college tuition support, training, and professional development.  Pay is determinant on education level and experience. Pocono Services for Families and Children is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay Range: $14.00-$17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8-hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to undergo and obtain background clearances?
• Are you willing to obtain your Child Development Associate certificate?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Working with children: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: One location

Hiring for Lead Teachers for our preschool classrooms for our new location (Ramsey) in Stroudsburg, PA for children aged 3-5. Parent Engagement responsibilities are expected. The Lead Teacher plans, organizes, and implements classroom days and home visits and parent teacher conferences, for children and families. The Lead Teacher supervises assistants and volunteers in the classroom and is directly responsible to a classroom supervisor.

Required: bachelor’s degree in early childhood education along with 2 years of working experience in the early childhood education field.

Full time/full year with generous benefits including health, vision, dental, training and professional development, staff wellness program, and paid time off including two weeks of vacation to start after completion of a 90-day provisional period. Salary is determined and dependent upon levels of experience and education. Pocono Services for Families and Children is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Lead Teacher for a preschool classroom for children ages 3-5 at our Mountain Center location in Tobyhanna, PA. Parent Engagement responsibilities are expected. The Lead Teacher plans, organizes, and implements classroom days and home visits and parent teacher conferences, for children and families. The Lead Teacher supervises assistants and volunteers in the classroom and is directly responsible to a classroom supervisor.

Required: bachelor’s degree in early childhood education along with 3 years of working experience in the early childhood education field.

Full time/full year with generous benefits including Health, Vision, dental, retirement, and paid time off including two weeks of vacation to start after completion of a 90-day provisional period. Salary is determined and dependent upon levels of experience and education. Pocono Services for Families and Children is an EOE employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:

We have gone above and beyond in following the guidelines set forth by the Department of Health, and our various accrediting agencies to ensure the safety of our clients and our valued staff as well.

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to undergo and obtain background clearances?

Work Location: In person

Hiring for a Receptionist. This position is responsible for maintaining the organization and cleanliness of the front desk at our East Stroudsburg, PA location. These responsibilities include but are not limited to answering the phone, greeting guests with a respectful and friendly demeanor, ensuring sign-in out procedures are being followed, appropriate screening of all visitors, and only granting entry to authorized people.

Required: High School Diploma or GED, experience with the telephone, greeting people, and experience with operating office machines.

Full time/full year with generous benefits including health, vision, dental, training and professional development, staff wellness program, and paid time off including two weeks of vacation to start after completion of a 90-day provisional period. Salary is determined and dependent upon levels of experience and education. Pocono Services for Families and Children is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Pocono Services for Families and Children is looking for part-time School Age Assistant Teachers for our new location (Ramsey) in Stroudsburg, PA who are passionate about teaching and fostering children’s curiosity in our school age classrooms (ages 5-12yrs). Our classroom staff support children with hands-on activities to support academic and social-emotional skills.

Work of the school age team involves leadership and instructional responsibilities to youth with efforts to meet their goals in educational and social development through games, sports, crafts, and other programs and activities. Duties include monitoring virtual work, implementing activities, providing instructions, facilitating, planning group projects, and other duties as assigned in a safe, efficient and productive manner. Actively engaging youths in positive character building is critical.

Required: High School Diploma and at least 2 years of experience working with young/school age children.

Pocono Services for Families and Children is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Part-time

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Substitutes are always needed and called in as necessary. Contact Head Start Director Lavern Lynch at llynch@psfc.org.