Pre-K Classroom Leader: Elevate Urban Student Success

Camden City School District; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Camden City School District is seeking a qualified Teacher - Pre Kindergarten to provide high-quality instruction for early learners in a high-needs urban setting. The role emphasizes data-informed planning, differentiated instruction, and collaboration with staff, families, and community partners to support grade-level expectations.

Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree, NJ Instructional Certificate Preschool-3, and prior lead teaching experience; a proven commitment to equity and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• Valid New Jersey Instructional (Teacher's) Certificate Preschool - Grade 3 (Endorsement Code 1013)
• Elementary (1000) with two years of documented full-time lead teaching prior to 2009
• Nursery School (0000)
• Prior experience teaching low-income students in an urban setting (strongly preferred)
• A valid driver's license with current insurance and valid vehicle registration
• Required criminal history background check, physical and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status

Responsibilities

• Serving as a classroom leader by providing high quality, differentiated instruction to students
• Setting rigorous academic and behavioral goals for students and investing students in these goals
• Implementing and effectively modifying instruction aligned to the district's educational goals by focusing on high standards and achievement for all students
• Designing and implementing high-quality, thorough lesson, unit and long-term plans that equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to master daily objectives and grade level standards
• Co-planning with Special Education Teachers when necessary to ensure that the academic and behavioral needs of each student are met
• Continuously tracking student achievement data and using the data to inform instructional planning and delivery
• Preparing, leveraging and delivering constructive feedback to students aimed at improving their academic performance
• Maintaining, monitoring, and reporting students' grade and attendance records
• Taking personal responsibility for students' mastery of academic standards
• Communicating effectively with students, families and colleagues in order to invest all stakeholders in the learning process
• Attending and actively participating in all professional development, team planning and data analysis meetings
• Will be required to support projects and initiatives in other divisions and departments throughout CCSD on an as-needed basis

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

Valid New Jersey Instructional (Teacher's) Certificate Preschool - Grade 3

Elementary (1000) with two years of documented full-time lead teaching prior to 2009

Nursery School (0000)

Prior experience teaching low-income students in an urban setting

A valid driver's license with current insurance and valid vehicle registration

Required criminal history background check, physical and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status

Job description

The Camden City School District is seeking a qualified Teacher - Pre Kindergarten to provide high-quality instruction for early learners in a high-needs urban setting. The role emphasizes data-informed planning, differentiated instruction, and collaboration with staff, families, and community partners to support grade-level expectations.

Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree, NJ Instructional Certificate Preschool-3, and prior lead teaching experience; a proven commitment to equity and