Johnstown, PA (Sept. 18, 2015) – According to a September report from the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry, Center for Workforce Information & Analysis, the unemployment rate in Somerset County is 6.9 percent. That translates into 2,400 people out of work and looking for jobs. In 2015, Education, Training & Library occupations employed the most people countywide, second only to Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations.
“The field of education is broader than the average person may think. At The Learning Lamp, we are currently seeking to fill more than 50 education-related positions for the 2015-16 school year,” explained Jona Duppstadt, Director of Education Programs at The Learning Lamp. “Some positions, such as Personal Care Aides, require only a high school diploma; however, if you are a PA certified teacher or hold a bachelor’s degree and would like to become emergency certified to work in a classroom, you can find a job in our substitute teacher program.”
The Learning Lamp is also seeking child care staff in Somerset and Jennerstown and before and after school staff for our program housed at North Star Elementary School. These positions are available to adults with varied levels of education. Interested? The Learning Lamp is hosting a Somerset County job fair on Wednesday, September 23, 2015 from 12 to 3 p.m. in room 30 of the Somerset County Library located at 6022 Glades Pike, Somerset, PA.
The Learning Lamp offers competitive pay rates, part-time and full-time options, health care and a retirement savings plan, plus opportunities to further your career with tuition assistance and professional development. All positions require updated clearances. Candidates should bring resumes and dress for success.
For more information on job opportunities at The Learning Lamp, please call Kayla at 814.262.0732 x236.
The Learning Lamp is a nonprofit organization with a mission to engage all children in the support they need to succeed. We deliver high quality programs that are affordable and accessible to families of all income levels. The Learning Lamp served 19,748 children from 88 school districts and 46 non-public and private schools and other organizations in 18 Pennsylvania counties and two counties in Maryland in 2014.
Our programs include: one-to-one tutoring; before/after school programs; portable classrooms aimed at building math and science skills; alternative education programs for at-risk students; evidence-based prevention programs; online learning and credit recovery; SAT preparation; educationally-focused child care; literacy-based preschool programs; and grant writing and project consulting for schools.
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