Transitional Kindergarten Teacher (2026/27) at Chico Unified School District
Job Summary
Job Summary
This is a hiring pool for Transitional Kindergarten Teacher positions for the 2026/27 school year. School sites to be determined. To teach in a TK classroom qualified teachers must also possess at least 24 units in early childhood education, or child development, or both, a Child Development Teacher Permit issued by CTC, or professional experience with preschool age children comparable to 24 units of education.
Requirements / Qualifications
Senate Bill 876 added additional requirements for Transitional Kindergarten (TK) teachers. Pursuant to EC 48000(g), a school district or charter school shall ensure that credentialed teachers who are first assigned to a TK classroom after July 1, 2015, have, by August 1, 2020, one of the following: 1. At least 24 semester units (or equivalent units), in early childhood education, or childhood development, or both. 2. As determined by the LEA employing the teacher, professional experience in a classroom setting with preschool age children that is comparable to the 24 units (or equivalent units) of education described in bullet 1. 3. A child development teacher permit issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC).
- Copy of Transcript
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (3)
- Resume
Requirements / Qualifications
Senate Bill 876 added additional requirements for Transitional Kindergarten (TK) teachers. Pursuant to EC 48000(g), a school district or charter school shall ensure that credentialed teachers who are first assigned to a TK classroom after July 1, 2015, have, by August 1, 2020, one of the following: 1. At least 24 semester units (or equivalent units), in early childhood education, or childhood development, or both. 2. As determined by the LEA employing the teacher, professional experience in a classroom setting with preschool age children that is comparable to the 24 units (or equivalent units) of education described in bullet 1. 3. A child development teacher permit issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC).
- Copy of Transcript
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (3)
- Resume
Application Deadline
Until Filled
Date Posted
4/30/2026
Contact
Sharyn Fields
5308913000 20120
5308913000 20120
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$57,664 - $124,364 Annually
$57,664 - $124,364 Annually
Add'l Salary Info
Depends on experience, Master's Stipend; Class 1- $57,664-$86,997, Class 2- $59,437-$97,978, Class 3- $61,259-$124,364
Length of Work Year
183
Employment Type
Full Time