Teachers needed! $10,000 signing bonus being offered in search for teachers in Camden

CAMDEN COUNTY, N.J. - A New Jersey school district is in need of more teachers, and they are ready to sweeten the deal with some extra cash!

The Camden City School District is offering a $10,000 signing bonus for hard-to-fill positions across its schools.

There are currently 49 open teaching positions for several highest-need subjects areas, including special needs, Spanish, English as a second language, math and science.

And the district is ready to hire now, for this school year and next.

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"We are in dire need of finding qualified candidates," said Latika Robinson, senior manager of teacher recruitment for the district.

Robinson says the signing bonus requires a 2-year commitment, and will be paid in installments: $2,000 in the first 30 days, $4,000 after 180 days and the final $4,000 after the second year.

For more information about the bonus, and how to apply, visit the Camden City School District website.