Rutgers University
Position Details
Position Information
Recruitment/Posting Title
Early Childhood Teacher (10 month)
Job Category
Staff & Executive – Child Care Services
Department
Ctr-Strategic Urban Ldrshp-Cmd
Overview
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.
Posting Summary
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.
Position Status
Full Time
Hours Per Week
37.5
Daily Work Shift
Day
Work Arrangement
This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.
FLSA
Nonexempt
Grade
04
Position Salary
Starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience, within university policy and salary schedules, as well as departmental budgets.
Annual Minimum Salary
60028.00
Annual Mid Range Salary
75982.00
Annual Maximum Salary
91936.00
Standard Hours
37.50
Union Description
Admin Assembly (MPSC)
Payroll Designation
PeopleSoft
Benefits
Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to .
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment
Staff – 10 month
Position Pension Eligibility
ABP
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience
– Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education.
– NJ P-3 certification (standard or provisional) Required
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
* Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education. Must have NJ P-3 certification (standard or provisional)
Preferred Qualifications
* 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.
Equipment Utilized
- Must be proficient in using Microsoft Office and familiar with online , web-based instruction
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Special Conditions
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).
Posting Details
Posting Number
24ST1293
Posting Open Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus
Rutgers University-Camden
Home Location Campus
Rutgers University-Camden
City
Camden
State
NJ
Location Details
Pre-employment Screenings
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.
Immunization Requirements
Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate’s offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.
Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address:
