Early Childhood Teacher (10 Month)

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 46015.000 Annual Mid Range Salary 57553.500 Annual Maximum Salary 69092.000 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 http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.

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: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement

Supplemental Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/CV

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

• Other Document

• List of Professional References (contact Info)