Join our team
The Sound Start Babies Team is comprised of full and part-time professionals across a variety of disciplines and paraprofessionals with training, interest, and/or experience in working with very young children with hearing loss and their families. We will list job openings on our site as they become available. If there is not an immediate opening and you have a special interest in our work, please get in touch. We’d love to meet you.
Executive Director
Sound Start Babies is seeking an Executive Director to serve as the strategic leader of the organization. He/she will advocate Sound Start Babies’ mission and articulate the vision for the organization and its future. The ED is responsible for overseeing the administration, programs, development and strategic plan of the organization whose existence is dependent on outside funding. Reporting directly to the Board of Trustees, the ED is responsible for assisting the Board in setting and subsequently implementing policies and objectives for Sound Start Babies, providing general oversight of program activities, and maintaining positive relations with all constituencies, including donors, volunteers, community partners, board and staff.
Requirements:
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience as an Executive Director or in a senior executive leadership role within a nonprofit organization.
- Advanced degree in nonprofit management, education, business, public administration, or a related field preferred.
- Demonstrated success in nonprofit fundraising, including major gifts, grants management, donor stewardship, and strategic partnership development.
- Experience overseeing nonprofit financial management, including budget development, P&L oversight, and financial reporting.
- Proven ability to lead, develop, and retain high-performing teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Experience overseeing human resources functions, including talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, and employment law compliance.
- Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate effectively and influence board members, donors, staff, community partners, and the public.
- Experience partnering with and supporting a Board of Directors in governance, strategic planning, and organizational oversight.
- Ability to articulate and champion the organization’s mission, vision, and strategic direction. • Demonstrated transparent, ethical, and high-integrity leadership.
- Current or prior experience as an educator of children with hearing loss, a speech-language pathologist specializing in hearing loss, or a pediatric audiologist is a plus.
- Demonstrated willingness and capacity to develop a comprehensive understanding of early intervention services for infants with hearing loss and the evidence-based practices that drive positive outcomes. • Familiarity with child safety requirements and regulations related to hearing loss services, including Medicaid, insurance reimbursement, IDEA Part C, Special Education law, and the New Jersey Early Intervention System (NJEIS), is a plus.
- Bilingual or multilingual proficiency is an asset.
For a full job description, visit http://matchnpc.com/careers
To Apply
- Sound Start Babies expects that the new Executive Director would assume responsibility on November 1, 2026
- Qualified candidates may email both a cover letter and resume by September 14, 2026, to: careers@matchnpc.com
- The salary for this position is commensurate with experience. Salary range is $130,000 to $150,000.
Teacher of the Deaf & Hard of Hearing
Sound Start Babies is seeking a Teacher of the Deaf to join a dynamic and talented group of EI professionals. Candidates should possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be comfortable providing services in home, community settings, via telehealth and our center based nursery location. Experience working with infants and toddlers is preferred but new graduates are encouraged to apply. NJ state certification required. DOH approval for EI provider a plus. Compensation depends on experience and will be discussed during the interview. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity to join our team please send your resume to Kayley Mayer, Program Coordinator using the “Contact Us” form.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Sound Start Babies is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to join a dynamic and talented group of EI professionals. Candidates should possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be comfortable providing services in home, community settings, and in our center based nursery location. Experience working with infants and toddlers is preferred. NJ state licensure required. CF encouraged to apply. DOH approval for EI provider a plus. Compensation depends on experience and will be discussed during the interview. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity to join our team please send your resume to Kayley Mayer, Program Coordinator via the “Contact Us” form.
Classroom Paraprofessional/Teacher's Aide
The Sound Start Babies Program is seeking substitute paraprofessional classroom aides to join our team in our award winning nursery program. Children attending the nursery program are 18 months – 3 years of age, with and without hearing loss. Duties for this position will include assisting teachers with classroom lessons, supervision of children and attending to basic childcare needs on an as needed basis.
Volunteer with us
As a small organization, Sound Start Babies relies on an active and diverse team of volunteers. This includes Board members, event volunteers, and individuals lending their time and expertise in a variety of other ways. While some of our volunteers have experience with hearing loss or our early intervention program, many are simply friends and neighbors looking to help the babies and families we serve. If you are interested in getting involved, please email us at info@soundstartbabies.org.
