Guest Teachers in Camden, NJ
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Overview
Job Description
About Us
At Edu Prime LLC, our mission is to ensure Zero Instructional Days Lost. We partner with high-performing charter school networks like Mastery Charter Schools in Camden, NJ, to provide dedicated, highly qualified Guest Teachers who uphold classroom rigor, joyful culture, and student safety. We treat substitute teaching as a vital professional role—helping keep learning moving forward every single day.
Role Overview
As a Guest Teacher, you will step into K-12 classrooms across our 5 Camden campuses to deliver provided lesson plans, manage classroom dynamics using positive reinforcement, and maintain a safe, supportive learning environment. Whether covering a single-day absence or stepping into a long-term role, you will be a key contributor to student achievement.
Key Responsibilities
Instructional Execution: Deliver provided lesson plans with fidelity, utilizing active engagement and classroom technology (e.g., Google Classroom).
Classroom Management: Maintain a high-expectations, culture-of-care classroom environment using positive reinforcement, narrative praise, and de-escalation strategies.
Student Supervision: Maintain active, line-of-sight supervision at all times during instruction, hallway transitions, lunch, and dismissal ("No-Gap Protocol").
Punctuality and Professionalism: Arrive 20 minutes before the first bell, adhere to the professional business-casual dress code, and check in directly with school leadership.
Reporting: Leave an Instructional Progress Report detailing completed work, student accomplishments, and any behavioral follow-ups for the returning teacher.
Requirements and Qualifications
Educational and Credential Requirements
(You Must meet ONE under NJ Law - N.J.A.C. 6A:9B-7)
Standard / CE / CEAS Holder - Valid New Jersey Instructional Teaching Certificate (CE, CEAS, or Standard).
60-Credit Substitute Credential - Minimum of 60 semester-hour credits from an accredited college or university OR an active NJ Substitute Credential.
30-Credit Limited Credential - Minimum of 30 semester-hour credits from an accredited college/university (and currently enrolled in higher education).
Special Education Roles - NJ Teacher of Students with Disabilities (TOSD) or Teacher of the Handicapped certification strongly preferred.
Mandatory Regulatory Clearances (NJ Law and Safe Classroom Standards):
Criminal History Record Check (N.J.S.A. 18A:6-7.1) - Must clear a fingerprint-based background check through the NJDOE Office of Student Protection (IdentoGO State and FBI).
Pass the Trash Compliance (N.J.S.A. 18A:6-7.6) - Complete an employment history review regarding sexual misconduct/child abuse disclosures.
Health Clearance (N.J.A.C. 6A:32-6.3) - Proof of a negative Mantoux Tuberculin (TB) test result administered within the last 6 months (or proof from initial NJ school employment).
Operational Expectations
Local Availability - Ability to work in Camden, NJ (Zip codes 08102, 08015, 08105).
Morning Readiness - Ability to receive same-day placement alerts between 5:30 AM and 7:00 AM.
Technology Access - A smartphone capable of running the GPS-enabled time-tracking and dispatch app.
Schedule
Monday to Friday (Day shift)
Flexible scheduling (Short-term, daily, or long-term assignments)
Work Locations
In-person across 5 campus locations in Camden, NJ (Mastery High School of Camden, Cramer Hill, Molina Lower, McGraw, and East Camden Middle).
Pay: $175.00 - $200.00 per day
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