Early Education Center and IB School
Programs serve children from infancy through Kindergarten.
About Learning Ladders
A Jersey City IB school built around care, inquiry, and family partnership
Learning Ladders serves children from infancy through Kindergarten across three downtown Jersey City campuses, pairing a warm early-years community with the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme.
- 2011
- Founded in Jersey City
- IB PYP
- International framework
- 3
- Downtown campuses
Welcome from the school director
A place where children are known, challenged, and supported
It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to Learning Ladders. Our website provides a glance into our school, curriculum, and programs, and we welcome families to visit and see our classrooms in action.
We believe all students deserve quality care, education, and equal access to learning opportunities. Our team is committed to a safe, welcoming environment where children grow intellectually, emotionally, socially, and physically.
Families stay connected through monthly newsletters, Tadpoles digital daily reports, classroom updates, parent participation opportunities, and open communication with teachers and school leadership.
School Director
Mission and philosophy
Learning is not a destination, but a journey
Our mission is to foster independence, promote analytical thinking, and encourage creative problem solving through culturally and developmentally appropriate early care experiences.
Learning Ladders supports social-emotional, physical, and cognitive development while helping children build foundations as responsible, gracious, and confident citizens of tomorrow's world.
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At a glance
An independent school community in downtown Jersey City
Learning Ladders is an independent, private, non-sectarian International Baccalaureate PYP school located in historic Paulus Hook, with a third campus in downtown Jersey City by the Grove Street PATH Station.
Diverse Jersey City families
The school community includes families across ethnicity, race, and religion.
Regulated early childhood setting
The school abides by state laws and regulations governing early childhood centers.
What we offer
Practical support for children and working families
The school experience combines classroom communication, enrichment, physical development, security, and campus access so families can plan daily life with more confidence.
Parent connection
- Daily individualized reports and photos through Tadpoles.
- Monthly newsletters and school-event updates.
- Remote parent seminars and classroom participation opportunities.
- Multiple timing options to support family schedules.
Enrichment and physical growth
- Soccer, gymnastics, music, Spanish, chess, and martial arts.
- Special visiting faculty events such as petting zoo, face painting, and balloon artistry.
- Outdoor playground and indoor gym for physical development.
- LEAP Learning Enrichment Afterschool Program for the community.
Campus access and safety
- Paulus Hook campuses near Essex Street Light Rail, ferry, and Exchange Place PATH.
- Grove Street campus near Grove Street PATH and Harborside Light Rail.
- Closed-circuit video monitoring and classroom security cameras.
- Dual-layer biometric security for authorized pickup and drop-off.
Daily school experience
- School meal program offered.
- Technology-supported learning with Smart Boards, touch screens, and iPads.
- Weekly and monthly specials included without additional tuition charges.
- Experienced, caring staff across classrooms and programs.
Our team
Founded from a parent's vision for well-rounded development
Learning Ladders was founded in 2011 by Swati, whose vision as a parent was to create an environment where children are recognized as unique individuals and encouraged to laugh, learn, explore, and grow.
The teaching team supports young minds through care, curiosity, classroom structure, and a commitment to each child's sense of wonder.
Meet faculty and leadership
Careers
Join the Learning Ladders team
Candidates can contact the school team about current classroom and program leadership opportunities.
admissions@learningladdersnj.comHead Teacher / Assistant Teachers / Aides
- Bachelor's degree in ECE, Psychology, Child and Family, or related field and 3 years of experience for Head Teacher.
- Associate's degree in a child-related field or equivalent and 1 year of experience for Assistant Teacher.
- CDA for Teacher Aides.
- Able to work a full-time schedule Monday through Friday, 7:30am-6:30pm.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with classroom setup knowledge.
- Organized, self-directed, enthusiastic; multilingual ability is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Provide leadership in preschool curriculum and program development, implementation, and annual review.
- Assist with planning, daily schedules, lesson plans, and annual program evaluation.
- Stay knowledgeable about current ideas, trends, methods, programs, and materials in early childhood education.
- Lead and supervise teaching staff to ensure student needs are met.
- Maintain supportive and proactive relationships with families.
- Design and maintain instructional materials, curriculum, and academic records.
- Inform Director/Management about student progress, staff effectiveness, and program development.
- Research, plan, provide, and coordinate in-service training for administrators, parents, and teachers.
- Perform other duties assigned by Director/Management, including teaching or subbing.
Program Coordinator
- Bachelor's degree and administrative experience for Program Coordinator.
- Able to work a full-time schedule Monday through Friday, 7:30am-6:30pm.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with classroom setup and management skills.
- Organized, self-directed, enthusiastic; multilingual ability is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Provide leadership in preschool curriculum and program development, implementation, and annual review.
- Assist with planning, daily schedules, lesson plans, and annual program evaluation.
- Stay knowledgeable about current ideas, trends, methods, programs, and materials in early childhood education.
- Lead and supervise teaching staff to ensure student needs are met.
- Maintain supportive and proactive relationships with families.
- Design and maintain instructional materials, curriculum, and academic records.
- Inform Director/Management about student progress, staff effectiveness, and program development.
- Research, plan, provide, and coordinate in-service training for administrators, parents, and teachers.
- Perform other duties assigned by Director/Management, including teaching or subbing.