Camden Teacher Pipeline - Camden Education Fund

Camden will be home to a vibrant public school system that inspires all students and prepares them for success after high school.

What is CTP?

Founded in 2019 by the Camden Education Fund, the Camden Teacher Pipeline partners with New Jersey colleges and universities to:

Attract new teachers to Camden – specifically teachers of color.
Provide student teachers with robust, hands-on training.
Connect student’s teaching experience with schools that will be hiring for full-time positions at the end of their student teaching experience.

The goal is to create a sustainable pipeline of high-potential educators to Camden, New Jersey.

Program Overview

There are four components of the Camden Teacher Pipeline Program. CTP students receive support throughout their clinical placement year and through spring hiring.

Step 1: Coursework

Students take required coursework at their university’s School of Education

Step 2: Selection Process

Students are recruited to complete their student teaching in Camden. After site visits, they are matched to a K-12 public school: district, charter, or renaissance.

Step 3: Clinical Practice

During the year, students student-teach under the supervision of their Cooperating Teachers.

Step 4: Hiring Support

Students attend monthly, practice-based training sessions with cohort members.

Interested, successful students are supported in applying for full-time teaching positions at Camden partner schools through resume and interview support.

Program Supports

Stipend

The Camden Teacher Pipeline provides students with stipends during the full time teaching year of $10,000. The Camden Teacher Pipeline also provides cooperating teachers a stipend of $1,000/semester

Deliberate Practice

Once per month, students receive hands on training through 3 hours of in-person professional development.

Test Prep

CTP liaises with partner universities to ensure students have the resources and tools they need to be successful on certification requirements.

Job Placement

CTP works with students to refine their resume and develop a hiring plan to support their Camden job hunt.

Selection Process

Info Sessions

School Fair

Interviews

Site Visits

Rankings

Matches

Present partners

Rutgers University – Camden

Rider University

Past partners

Relay GSE

Rowan University

Student Teacher Testimonials

“CTP has helped me build my confidence in the classroom and supported me every step of the way. I’ve left every session with new ideas to implement, new strategies to support students, and strong feedback from videos and practice. The Camden Teacher Pipeline has provided me with a community where I am able to learn and grow with other educators that I greatly respect.”

Carley Kain

(2024-25 Cohort)

“The Camden Teacher Pipeline gave me the opportunity to reflect on my teaching and my teaching style to better myself which in turn supported me to better myself for my students. The Pipeline supported me emotionally as well especially in the beginning of the school year when I was struggling with connecting with my cooperating teacher. The Pipeline supported me to understand the diverse needs of the students that are in my classroom now and in my future classroom as well. I learned multiple different instructional strategies to ensure I am meeting the needs of each student.”

Kameron Evans

(2024-25 Cohort)