Early Head Start Teacher

The Leaguers, Inc., founded in 1943, is a multicultural program servicing over 1,700 families a year, providing high‑quality early‑childhood education in Newark, Irvington, Roselle, and Elizabeth. Our mission is to enhance the quality of life for children and families through diverse educational and cultural programs that foster self‑growth, personal development, and pride in one’s community. We strongly believe in “Opportunity through Education.”

Additionally, The Leaguers, Inc. provides a comprehensive compensation package including:

• Benefit Package (Health, Dental and Life Insurance)
• 403-B Retirement Plan
• 12‑Month Position with a 2‑week paid break in August
• Sick and personal days
• 14 Paid Calendar Holidays
• Winter and Spring Recess
• State‑of‑the‑Art Classrooms
• Professional Training

The Infant/Toddler Teacher is responsible for preparing lesson plans that include indoor and outdoor activities specifically designed for each infant’s/toddler’s own needs, interests, and schedules. The EHS Teacher provides multicultural materials and activities, family‑style meals, and documents parent communications regarding the infant/toddlers’ functions and activities. The Teacher maintains constant contact with families and works with all other agencies (Health, Nutrition, Parent Education, and referred resources) to integrate services into the family setting.

The Teacher will create and manage an appealing, warm, and challenging environment. The Teacher organizes the classroom according to developmental levels and the individual needs of each infant/toddler, ensuring that diaper changing and toilet training functions are safe, sanitary, and developmentally appropriate. The Teacher relates to infants/toddlers in a calm, caring, nurturing, and soothing manner. The EHS Teacher also conducts developmental screenings and assessments.

• Certificate in Infant/Toddler Child Development Associate (CDA) OR Degree in Early Childhood Education
• All licensing and certification training as required by the state of NJ
• Principle in techniques of infant and toddler development
• Teaching Methods and Training Practices for Infants/Toddlers

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The Leaguers, Inc. does not discriminate in employment based on 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.