Transitional Kindergarten Teacher - School Year 26/27 (probationary contract) at Walnut Valley Unified School District
About the Employer
OUR VISION: All Walnut Valley students will experience an exceptional education in a supportive, safe, and healthy environment, giving them the skills, ethics and courage to achieve their dreams in the world of today and tomorrow. OUR MISSION: Walnut Valley Unified, a premier school district committed to "KIDS FIRST - Every Student, Every Day," will prepare all students to thrive in a rapidly changing, competitive, global economy by teaching them 21st Century skills through quality programs that include Academics, Arts, Athletics, and Activities. Selected applicants will be processed through DOJ, FBI, and NASDTEC. NASDTEC is a clearing house that checks credential status in all 50 states.
Job Summary
Job Summary
Transitional Kindergarten - the following regulations are now required Education Code section 48000(g) requires credentialed teachers who are first assigned to a TK classroom after July 1, 2015, to have one of the following by August 1, 2025: • At least 24 units in early childhood education, or childhood development, or both • Professional experience in a classroom setting with preschool-age children comparable to the 24 units of education described in bullet 1 (comparability determined by the local employing agency) • Child Development Teacher Permit issued by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing Walnut Valley USD has wonderful benefits that include Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance. These benefits can be valued at $28,693.00
Requirements / Qualifications
Please submit the following: California Multiple Subject Credential with English Learner Authorization 2-3 Letters of Recommendation Resume The required documents must be submitted to be considered for the position.
Education Code section 48000(g) requires credentialed teachers who are first assigned to a TK classroom after July 1, 2015, to have one of the following by August 1, 2025: • At least 24 units in early childhood education, or childhood development, or both • Professional experience in a classroom setting with preschool-age children comparable to the 24 units of education described in bullet 1 (comparability determined by the local employing agency) • Child Development Teacher Permit issued by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing
- Credential Copy (If your English Learner Authorization is embedded in you must submit detailed copies of your credential that shows the information)
- English Learner Authorization (If your English Learner Authorization is embedded in your credential please submit a detailed copy showing the authorization)
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (Please submit 2-3 letters)
- Resume
Requirements / Qualifications
Please submit the following: California Multiple Subject Credential with English Learner Authorization 2-3 Letters of Recommendation Resume The required documents must be submitted to be considered for the position.
Education Code section 48000(g) requires credentialed teachers who are first assigned to a TK classroom after July 1, 2015, to have one of the following by August 1, 2025: • At least 24 units in early childhood education, or childhood development, or both • Professional experience in a classroom setting with preschool-age children comparable to the 24 units of education described in bullet 1 (comparability determined by the local employing agency) • Child Development Teacher Permit issued by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing
- Credential Copy (If your English Learner Authorization is embedded in you must submit detailed copies of your credential that shows the information)
- English Learner Authorization (If your English Learner Authorization is embedded in your credential please submit a detailed copy showing the authorization)
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (Please submit 2-3 letters)
- Resume
Application Deadline
4/21/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
4/7/2026
Contact
Lorraine Venegas
9095951261 31377
9095951261 31377
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay dependent on experience
Add'l Salary Info
Proper placement on Certificated Salary Schedule
Length of Work Year
Traditional
Employment Type
Full Time