IGNITE-Afterschool Teachers
Company: Rutgers University
Location: Camden
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Posting Summary Looking for qualified NJ certified teachers to
lead academic enrichment and social activities for youth in an
afterschool program and/or summer program that serves 3rd-8th grade
in North and East Camden. The incumbent will provide ELA and Math
Remediation instruction, develop project-based learning clubs and
activities that are culturally responsive and relevant to the needs
and lived experiences of the community served, and include a strong
focus on developing youths’ social and emotional skills. The
position will also be responsible for managing a cohort of
education ambassadors (Rutgers undergraduate staff), collecting
data for 21st CCLC reporting purposes, assisting with
student/family recruitment and retention, social media posts and
planning activities during family engagement nights. Will also be
required to help chaperone field trips and attend monthly
professional development opportunities. This position is hiring for
multiple vacancies. This is a grant funded position contingent upon
the availability of funds to support it. Overview 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.
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