Teacher, English As A Second Language (ESL) - EVENING PROGRAM JobID: 904
- Position Type: Teaching & Learning: Academics & Operations
- Date Posted: 9/18/2026
- Location: Camden City School District
- Date Available: 10/02/2026
CAMDEN CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
POSITION: ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL) TEACHER – EVENING PROGRAM (Pending availability of funds and Superintendent's approval)
The Superintendent invites qualified and interested candidates to apply for the position ofTeacher ESL.
Across the District, our staff maintain a clear focus on ensuring that every student in the city is enrolled in an excellent school that meets his or her unique needs. The District believes in the power of high expectations and the extraordinary potential of our students.
Position Summary
A teacher in the Camden City School District serves as a classroom leader who works to provide exceptional instruction that affords all students the opportunity to excel academically and meet core standards. The English as a Second Language (ESL) Evening Program Teacher brings content-specific expertise to instructional planning and delivery, equipping adult or continuous education students with the skills necessary to become informed, successful citizens in a global economy. This position specifically requires providing high-quality whole group and differentiated instruction to ESL students across all language proficiency and functioning levels.
Schedule Requirements
Availability: Candidates must be fully available during evening hours to support the program's schedule requirements.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
- Valid New Jersey Instructional (Teacher's) Certificate in English as a Second Language (ESL).
- Instructional Delivery Expertise: Demonstrated ability to successfully provide both whole group and deeply differentiated instruction to ESL students spanning all functioning and language proficiency levels.
- 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 background clearances including criminal history background check, physical examination, and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status.
- Serving as a classroom leader by providing high-quality, whole group and differentiated instruction to ESL students across all functioning levels during evening hours.
- Setting rigorous academic and behavioral goals for students and actively investing students in achieving 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.
- 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 utilizing data to inform instructional planning, adjustments, and delivery.
- Preparing, leveraging, and delivering constructive feedback to students aimed at improving their academic and language performance.
- Consistently implementing and enforcing rules and consequences in the classroom setting and program-wide.
- Providing continuous evaluation of student progress consistent with district-established goals and policies, and clearly communicating progress to all necessary stakeholders.
- Maintaining, monitoring, and accurately reporting students' grade, academic progress, and attendance records.
- Taking personal responsibility for students' mastery of academic and language standards.
- Effectively and innovatively incorporating technological resources into classroom lessons.
- Committing to continual professional growth that leads students to achieve the greatest learning gains.
- Communicating effectively with students, families, and colleagues in order to invest all stakeholders in the learning process.
- Attending and actively participating in all designated professional development, team planning, and data analysis meetings.
- Supporting projects and initiatives in other divisions and departments throughout CCSD on an as-needed basis as assigned by the Principal and/or designee.
The Ideal Candidate Profile
- An unwavering commitment to ensuring all students leave school with the skills necessary to succeed in life, further education, and professional careers.
- A genuine belief that all students can achieve at high levels when they have access to high-quality instruction and specialized resources.
- Exceptional classroom management skills and an ability to critically assess challenges to identify effective instructional or behavioral solutions.
- Preferred experience implementing co-teaching models.
- Exemplary oral and written communication skills alongside outstanding interpersonal and teamwork competencies.
- An ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment while demonstrating flexibility and grit through past experiences.
Core Values
- Respect and Humility: We serve our community by recognizing the strengths, experiences, and perspectives of others. We humbly recognize our own limitations and incorporate lessons we gain from our reflective practice.
- Evidence-based: We use evidence to inform decisions and to ensure that we are accountable to our students and families.
- Communication & Collaboration: We communicate openly and work collaboratively, recognizing that getting to the best possible decisions requires input from others. Honest communications build trust and establish a community that assumes best intentions.
- Solutions-oriented: With respect for the complexity of this work and the history that precedes us, we focus on persistence, resourcefulness, and inclusiveness to drive toward solutions.
Additional Information
Reports To: Administrator for Adult Education & Special Projects
Evaluated By: Principal or a designee appointed by the Principal
Salary Range: $45.00 per hour
WORK DAYS & HOURS: Monday - Thursday 5:00 PM - 8 PM
Physical Demands:
The following physical demands are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to:
- Sit, stand, walk, speak, and hear for extended periods for various tasks.
- Use hands and arms to reach, handle, and operate tools, computers, or controls.
- Lift and carry items necessary for job performance.
- Use close, color, peripheral, and depth vision, and adjust focus as needed.
The following environmental conditions are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this position.
- Possible exposure to a range of childhood and adult illnesses.
- Occasional exposure to varying weather conditions.
- Work performed in heated, air-conditioned, ventilated facilities.
- Moderate to high at times, noise level especially during school hours, assemblies or events.
- Frequent interruptions from calls, walk-ins and urgent requests.
- Possible exposure to cleaning agents, instructional materials, and equipment-related chemicals.
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT
Under New Jersey's "New Jersey First Act" (N.J.S.A. 52:14-7), all employees of New Jersey public school districts must maintain bona fide New Jersey residency as a condition of employment. Candidates must already reside in New Jersey or establish residency within the required timeframe after hire. Current employees who were hired on or before September 1, 2011, are exempt from this requirement and may continue to reside outside the state. In limited circumstances, applicants may request a residency waiver through the state's Employee Residency Review Committee if they can demonstrate critical need or hardship; approval is not guaranteed.
THE CAMDEN CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
(PENDING AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS AND SUPERINTENDENT'S APPROVAL)