TK (Transitional Kindergarten) Teacher 2023-2024 Eligibility Pool at La Mesa-Spring Valley School District
About the Employer
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Job Summary
Job Summary
This posting is intended to establish an eligibility pool of applicants for Transitional Kindergarten (TK) openings for the 2023-2024 school year. TK is part of the K-12 public school system and is the first year of a two-year kindergarten program, serving four-year-old-children regardless of income, that uses a modified kindergarten curriculum that is age and developmentally appropriate. Pursuant to Education Code (EC) Section 48000(f), TK programs are intended to be aligned to the California Preschool Learning Foundations developed by the California Department of Education. TK is not considered a preschool program and must be taught by an educator who holds an appropriate credential to teach TK. NOTE: This position is open until filled; however, initial screening will occur on 2/9/23 with first round interviews beginning on 2/23/23.
Requirements / Qualifications
Requirements/Qualifications: Multiple Subject Credentials with EL Authorization/CLAD or appropriate equivalent CA CTC credential and authorization AND At least ONE of the following: 1. At least 24 units in early childhood education (ECE Units), childhood development (CD Units) or both. OR 2. Professional experience in a classroom setting with preschool age children comparable to the 24 units of education described in sub paragraph (A) as determined by the Local Education Agency. [The La Mesa-Spring Valley School District has defined Professional Experience as: Two or more years teaching experience in ECE/Preschool, TK or kindergarten classroom AND a minimum of six (6) units of ECE/CD completed by June 30, 2023, with a commitment to complete additional units to ensure a cumulative total of 12 ECE/CD units by June 30, 2023.] OR 3. A Child Development teacher permit issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC).
In addition to required documents, all applicants must upload a completed TK Credential Requirement Form. Link can be copied, pasted and completed using this: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iGniSGrhjp9mqoBQUV5BXqqTzeGADg58S2stWEaBtTk/edit?usp=sharing or can be found in "LINKS RELATED TO THIS JOB" located to the right of application requirements in this posting. NOTE: If offered employment, you will be required to submit proof of TK credentialing requirements, official transcripts, fingerprints for a background check as well as other pre-employment requirements.
- Certificate Copy (Copy of credential(s))
- Copy of Transcript (Upload copies of unofficial transcripts. Official transcripts are required upon offer of employment.)
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (2 letters of recommendation written within the last 6 months.)
- Resume
Requirements / Qualifications
Requirements/Qualifications: Multiple Subject Credentials with EL Authorization/CLAD or appropriate equivalent CA CTC credential and authorization AND At least ONE of the following: 1. At least 24 units in early childhood education (ECE Units), childhood development (CD Units) or both. OR 2. Professional experience in a classroom setting with preschool age children comparable to the 24 units of education described in sub paragraph (A) as determined by the Local Education Agency. [The La Mesa-Spring Valley School District has defined Professional Experience as: Two or more years teaching experience in ECE/Preschool, TK or kindergarten classroom AND a minimum of six (6) units of ECE/CD completed by June 30, 2023, with a commitment to complete additional units to ensure a cumulative total of 12 ECE/CD units by June 30, 2023.] OR 3. A Child Development teacher permit issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC).
In addition to required documents, all applicants must upload a completed TK Credential Requirement Form. Link can be copied, pasted and completed using this: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iGniSGrhjp9mqoBQUV5BXqqTzeGADg58S2stWEaBtTk/edit?usp=sharing or can be found in "LINKS RELATED TO THIS JOB" located to the right of application requirements in this posting. NOTE: If offered employment, you will be required to submit proof of TK credentialing requirements, official transcripts, fingerprints for a background check as well as other pre-employment requirements.
- Certificate Copy (Copy of credential(s))
- Copy of Transcript (Upload copies of unofficial transcripts. Official transcripts are required upon offer of employment.)
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (2 letters of recommendation written within the last 6 months.)
- Resume
Comments and Other Information
La Mesa-Spring Valley Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Board Policy 4030 prohibits unlawful discrimination and/or harassment of district employees and job applicants based on actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, nationality, ethnic group identification, ethnicity, age, religion, marital or parental status, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. Board Policy 4119.11 prohibits sexual harassment of district employees and job applicants. Complaints alleging unlawful discrimination or sexual harassment may be filed with the Coordinator for Nondiscrimination in Employment, the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources.
Comments and Other Information
La Mesa-Spring Valley Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Board Policy 4030 prohibits unlawful discrimination and/or harassment of district employees and job applicants based on actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, nationality, ethnic group identification, ethnicity, age, religion, marital or parental status, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. Board Policy 4119.11 prohibits sexual harassment of district employees and job applicants. Complaints alleging unlawful discrimination or sexual harassment may be filed with the Coordinator for Nondiscrimination in Employment, the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources.
Application Deadline
Until Filled
Date Posted
1/25/2023
Contact
Number of Openings
6
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
Appropriate placement on certificated salary schedule based on verifiable education & experience
Length of Work Year
2023-2024 School Year (186 days)
Employment Type
Full Time