Early Childhood Teacher

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Ranked #46 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 is hiring Early Childhood Teachers. These positions will report to the Assistant Director or Supervisor of the Early Learning Research Academy. The Early Childhood Teacher will be responsible for establishing and maintaining a classroom environment that effectively supports children’s physical, emotional, intellectual, and social development. This includes organizing space, materials, routines, and guidance techniques to foster a positive learning experience.

This position operates under the Early Learning Research Academy through a contract with the Camden Board of Education and is covered by the Abbott Early Childhood Program of the State of New Jersey.

Starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience, within university policy and salary schedules, as well as departmental budgets.

Minimum Salary: 65,272.00

Mid Range Salary: 78,208.00

Maximum Salary: 91,936.00

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax‑deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must have NJ P‑3 certification (standard or provisional)
• Must successfully pass a state criminal background check
• Must complete CPR training and certification
• Must pass New Jersey Child Abuse Record Information

• Mastery of immersion instruction techniques, with demonstrated skill in “sheltered” delivery and effective scaffolding of subject‑area content, particularly in bilingual or multilingual settings.
• Extensive training and experience in balanced literacy approaches, early childhood development, and best practices in preschool education.
• Strong understanding of child development theories and practical application of developmentally appropriate practices to support social, emotional, cognitive, and physical growth.
• Knowledge of and commitment to applicable safety procedures, health protocols, and emergency response practices to ensure a secure learning environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, capable of engaging effectively with children, families, colleagues, and community partners from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
• Proven ability to evaluate, design, and implement engaging curriculum, assessment tools,…