Preschool Teacher; P-Certification - Elizabeth

PRESCHOOL TEACHER (P-3 Certification) – Elizabeth –  School Year

The Leaguers, Incorporated is seeking Full‑time Preschool Teachers for its Elizabeth Preschool Classrooms for the 2025‑2026 School Year.

Our Head Start Teachers provide high‑quality early childhood services in a developmentally appropriate, safe and supervised educational setting for children while they are in the preschool learning environment. Teachers promote the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development of children and encourage parent involvement in all aspects of the program. Our teachers develop individual goals for children, provide an ongoing assessment of progress and facilitate transition into kindergarten.

• Responsible for planning and implementation of age‑appropriate activities that foster the cognitive, emotional and physical growth of young children, which is inclusive of children with special needs.
• Ensures that the classroom staff follows regulations set forth in the Head Start Performance Standards, the Employee Handbook, and licensing requirements.
• Provides opportunities for the integration of other service areas (health, mental health, nutrition & safety).
• Responsible for weekly lesson plans, written reports, personal observations, screenings and assessments.
• Creating an environment that fosters and promotes parent engagement.

• MUST hold Pre‑School thru Grade 3 (P‑3) New Jersey State Certification (Standard or Certificate of Eligibility, Certificate of Eligibility w/ Advance Standing or Limited Certificate of Eligibility).
• Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education (Pre‑K) or related field.
• Bilingual – English/Spanish preferred.

Location: 1189

E. Broad Street, Elizabeth, NJ

Starting Salary:
BA Degree – $66,379
MA Degree – $70,293

* All teaching experience will be considered during salary negotiations.

• Ten (10) month position
• Benefit package (Health, Prescription, Dental and Life Insurance) – free options available
• 403‑B retirement plan
• Sick and personal days
• Paid holidays
• Winter and spring recess
• State‑of‑the‑art classrooms
• Monthly professional development training

All interested candidates must apply online. All certifications, resume, letters of reference, Praxis scores and transcripts must be uploaded prior to the closing date of the posting to be considered for any position with The Leaguers, Inc. Do not mail or email these documents. Once you submit an application you will receive an email confirmation. This is your confirmation; please do not call to inquire if it has been received.

All candidates of interest will be contacted by the hiring department.

Candidates being considered for the position will be contacted by the hiring department to schedule an interview.

Equal Opportunity

Employer:

The Leaguers, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Leaguers, Inc. does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non‑merit factor. The Leaguers has a policy of active recruitment of qualified teachers and non‑certified employees.

Any individual needing assistance in completing a job application for any opening should contact the Department of Human Resources.