Kindergarten teacher - school

PRESCHOOL TEACHER (P-3 Certification) - Elizabeth - 2026-2027 School Year

Location
1189 East Broad Street

Summary
The Leaguers, Incorporated is seeking Full-time Preschool Teachers for its Elizabeth Preschool Classrooms for the 2026-2027 School Year.

Position Description
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 on progress and facilitate transition into kindergarten.

Duties and Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

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;

Benefits

Starting Salary: BA Degree - $65,146; MA Degree - $68,946

*SIGN ON BONUS FOR TEACHERS WHO HAVE A STANDARD P3 CERTIFICATION; 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

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.

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