INFANT/TODDLER TEACHER - Early Head Start (EHS) - All Locations - 2026-2027 School Year

Position Type:

Early Head Start/Early Head Start Teacher Date Posted:

5/22/2026

Location:

Central Office Date Available:

08/24/2026

Closing Date:

08/07/2026 INFANT/TODDLER

TEACHER EARLY HEAD START

(EHS) 2026-2027 SCHOOL

YEAR SUMMARY

The Leaguers, Incorporated is seeking Full-time Early Head Start Teachers for its Newark Infant/Toddler Classrooms for the 2026-2027 School Year.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Our Head Start Infant/Toddler Teachers are responsible for providing high quality early childhood services in a successful, safe and supervised educational setting for children while they are in the early head start learning environment. Early Head Start Teachers promote the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development of children and encourage parent involvement in all aspects of the program. Our Early Head Start Teachers develop individual goals for children, provide an ongoing assessment on progress and facilitate transition into our pre-school classrooms.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Prepare lesson plans which include indoor and outdoor activities specifically designed on each infant's/toddler's own needs, interests and schedules; Provide multicultural materials and activities, family style meals and documents parent communications regarding the infant/toddlers' functions and activities; Maintain constant contact with families and works with all other agencies (Health, Nutrition, Parent Education and resources referred) to integrate services into the family setting; Create and manage an appealing, warm, and challenging environment; Organizes the classroom according to developmental levels and the individual needs of each infant/toddler; Ensures that diaper changing and toilet training functions are safe, sanitary, and developmentally appropriate; Relates to infants/toddlers in a calm, caring, nurturing, and soothing manner; Conducts developmental screenings and assessments.

QUALIFICATIONS

MUST hold a Certificate in Infant/Toddler Child Development Associate (CDA) or Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education All licensing and certification training as required by the state of NJ Knowledgeable of principles and techniques of infant and toddler development Knowledgeable of teaching methods and training practices for infants/toddlers

STARTING SALARY

CDA

• $44,100 AA Degree
• $46,200 (CDA or 9 credits in ECE) BA Degree
• $50,400 (CDA or 9 credits in ECE)

• SIGN ON BONUS

• $3,000 for Individuals who are fully certified

• LOCATIONS

  101-103 Arlington Street 999 Broad Street 416-426 Broadway 200 So. Orange Avenue 553-567 Orange Street 302-324 Springfield Avenue
• Candidates assignments will be based on program needs and employee preference.

FRINGE BENEFITS

Benefit Package (Health, Dental and Life Insurance) 403-B Retirement Plan Twelve (12) Month Position with a 2-week paid break in August Sick and Personal days

Paid Holidays Winter and Spring Recess State-of-the-Art Classrooms Professional Training Application Procedure:

All interested candidates must apply online. All certifications, resume, letters of reference, Praxis scores (if applicable) 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.

Selection Procedure:

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.