Job Abstract

Ranked #49 in U.S. News & World Report’s list of Best Public Colleges and Universities, Rutgers University–Camden is a diverse, research-intensive campus of approximately 6,100 students at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels and 1,100 faculty and staff members. Located in Camden, N.J., directly across the Delaware River from Philadelphia, the university is uniquely situated to serve the local community while achieving global reach. A U.S. Department of Education-designated Minority Serving Institution, the university thrives due to a supportive culture that helps students achieve their goals and fosters collaboration among employees. Rutgers–Camden is recognized as a national model for civically engaged urban universities and was selected by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching for a Community Engagement classification. Washington Monthly magazine has ranked Rutgers University–Camden among its “Best Bang for the Buck” universities and best national research universities. Recently, Rutgers–Camden earned Carnegie classification as an R2 research university due to a high volume of internationally recognized research, creative output, and scholarly activity.

Rutgers University-Camden seeks Early Childhood Teachers. These positions will report to the Assistant Director/Supervisor of the Early Learning Research Academy. The Pre-K Teacher will be responsible for establishing and maintaining a classroom environment that utilizes space, materials, routines, and guidance techniques to effectively facilitate physical, emotional, intellectual and social development of the children.

This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.

Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.

- Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education.
- NJ P-3 certification (standard or provisional) Required

· Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education. Must have NJ P-3 certification (standard or provisional)

· Mastery of immersion instruction, with strong talent in “sheltered” delivery and scaffolding of subject-area content

· Training in balanced literacy and early childhood development preferred.

· Knowledge of child development theory and practice.

· Knowledge of applicable safety procedures.

· Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide

· range of constituencies in a diverse community. Ability to evaluate, design, and implement curriculum, testing, and/or teaching methodologies.

· Ability to provide activities for children that encourage healthy growth.

· Ability to exercise control and maintain classroom discipline.

· Ability to provide a supportive and caring environment for children.

· Ability to develop and present educational programs and/or workshops.

Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish preferred.

All staff working with the early childhood program are required successfully complete a Child Abuse Record of Information (CARI) background check , as well as NJ Criminal History Record Information background check (CHRI).