Child Care Group Leader

LADACIN Network; New Jersey; On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Leadership opportunities

Supportive team

Job summary

LADACIN Network seeks a compassionate Child Care Group Leader for our early childhood team in New Jersey. This full-time role runs 8 a.m.

to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, and focuses on creating a safe, engaging classroom environment while supporting each child’s development. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma with CDA/AA/BA in Early Childhood Education or related field; experience with young children and a willingness to meet licensing requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• CDA/AA/BA in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred.
• Experience working with young children required.
• Experience with children with special needs preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Must pass all required background checks and meet NJ licensing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement age-appropriate activities supporting cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development.
• Create and maintain a safe, clean, welcoming classroom environment.
• Supervise and mentor classroom assistants, promoting teamwork.
• Develop lesson plans and maintain classroom documentation per licensing requirements.
• Observe, assess, and document children's developmental progress.
• Build positive relationships with families and maintain open communication.
• Ensure compliance with Office of Licensing regulations and agency policies.
• Collaborate with coworkers and supervisors to provide high-quality childcare.
• Participate in staff meetings, professional development, and trainings.
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold professionalism.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Background checks

Education

CDA / AA / BA in Early Childhood Education or related field

Teaching certification in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Full-Time Position | Licensed Child Care Program

About Our Program

LADACIN's Child Care Program provides a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment where young children can learn, grow, and thrive. Our experienced staff create developmentally appropriate learning experiences while fostering each child's social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development.

LADACIN (Lifetime Assistance for Developmental and Challenging Individual Needs) has been serving the community for more than 75 years. As a nonprofit agency, our mission is to provide a continuum of educational, therapeutic, social, residential, and support services to infants, children, and adults with complex physical and developmental disabilities or delays.

Position Summary

We are seeking a compassionate, energetic Child Care Group Leader to join our early childhood team. The Group Leader is responsible for creating a safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate classroom environment while supporting the individual needs of each child. This is a full-time position 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and implement age-appropriate activities that support children's cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development.
• Create and maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming classroom environment.
• Supervise and mentor classroom assistants while promoting teamwork and collaboration.
• Develop lesson plans and maintain classroom documentation in accordance with licensing requirements.
• Observe, assess, and document children's developmental progress.
• Build positive relationships with families and maintain open communication regarding children's progress and daily activities.
• Ensure compliance with all Office of Licensing regulations and agency policies.
• Collaborate with coworkers and supervisors to provide high-quality childcare services.
• Participate in staff meetings, professional development, and required trainings.
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold the highest standards of professionalism.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Child Development Associate (CDA), Associate's degree, Bachelor's degree, or teaching certification in Early Childhood Education or a related field preferred.
• Experience working with young children required.
• Experience working with children with special needs preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Must pass all required background checks and meet New Jersey Office of Licensing requirements.

What We Offer

• Low-cost health benefits.
• Generous paid time off.
• Opportunities for leadership and professional growth.
• Supportive team environment.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.