SHINE Teachers and Substitute Teachers

2 months ago

WilkesBarre, United States Wilkes University Full time

Wilkes University invites applicants for part time positions in the SHINE afterschool program for 2024-2025 school year.

Luzerne County SHINE is a nationally recognized program that provides hands-on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) instructional activities to students in 1st through 8th grade in six local school districts. You can learn more about the program by clicking here.

SHINE is currently seeking the following professionals to join our team:

  • Lead Teachers - Oversee staff/curriculum and maintain student records. Communicate with families and school administration. Responsible for students well-being under their charge during program hours. Bachelor's Degree and current Pennsylvania Teacher certification required.
  • Teachers - Support the lead teacher, assist with curriculum development and student management. Bachelor's Degree and current Pennsylvania Teacher certification required.
  • Educational Support Staff - Assist teacher in planning and carrying out lessons. Desire to work in or experience in an educational setting is a plus. No Teaching certificate required. Bachelor's Degree in related field required.
  • Substitute Teachers - Bachelor's Degree and current Pennsylvania Teacher certification required.
  • Teacher Assistants/Paraprofessionals - Assist with classroom management, activities, food service, and have the opportunity to assist with project development. Current college students and/or individuals with experience working with children may apply.

Currently, the program has openings at all centers:

  • Heights Elementary (WBA)
  • Hanover Lee Park
  • State Street
  • Nanticoke Elementary
  • Pittston Intermediate Center
  • Maple Manor (Hazleton Area)
  • Kistler Elementary (WBA)
  • Wilkes Barre Career and Technical Center (middle school program hub)

Program begins immediately following day school dismissal. All positions average 10-15 hours per week. Staff are required to work 2 or 4 days per week between the hours of 3:15-6:30, Monday through Thursday. Candidates can direct questions to Carrie Jackson, SHINE Enrollment Specialist at or

To apply, visit . Please be sure to include a cover letter, resume or curriculum vitae and three references.

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and attend the SHINE Job Fair for on-site interviews on July 11th, 2024 from 9:00am to 12:00pm AND 1:30 to 3:30pm in the SHINE office, 10 East South Street, Suite C, Wilkes-Barre, PA.

Wilkes University is constantly seeking to become a more diverse community and to enhance its capacity to value and capitalize on the cultural richness that diversity brings. The University strongly encourages applications from persons with diverse backgrounds. Wilkes University does not discriminate in its employment practices or in its educational programs or activities on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, sex/gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital or family status, military or veteran status, or genetic information.


Employment at Wilkes is contingent upon the results of a thorough background screening. PA Act 153 requires that persons working in positions with regular and unsupervised contact with minors complete additional clearances, including FBI fingerprinting and PA criminal and child abuse clearances.



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