Transitional Kindergarten Teacher (TK) (06012026) at Fullerton Elementary School District

Application Deadline

Until Filled

Date Posted
6/1/2026
Contact
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$65,610 - $110,583 Annually
Add'l Salary Info
Combination of experience and education (Verification Required)
Length of Work Year
186 days for the 2026-2027 school year-new teachers (prorated); 185 days all subsequent years
Employment Type
Full Time

Job Summary

Job Summary

Fullerton School District (FSD) is a TK-8 district that serves the community of Fullerton, California. We encourage our students to use cutting edge technology and the arts to create, collaborate, communicate, think critically, and give back to the global community. There are three junior high schools, two K–8 campuses, and fifteen elementary schools in the district. This posting will close as soon as enough applicants have applied. We encourage candidates who are interested to submit an application as quickly as possible. New applications are not accepted once the posting has closed.

Requirements / Qualifications

You must have one of these: - Multiple Subject Credentials (P, K-12 and adults): - Specialist Instruction Credential in Early Childhood Education (This is different than the Education Specialist Instruction Credential: Early Childhood Special Education) AND at least one of the following: - At least 24 units in early childhood education, or childhood development, AND/OR - Child Development Permits- Teacher, Master Teacher, Site Supervisor, and Program Director - 3 full years of Kindergarten experience (verified work with FSD).

No applications via email, fax or in-person will be accepted.

  • Copy of Transcript (Transcripts must show at least 24 units in early childhood education or childhood development)
  • Credential Copy (Full Name, credential title/expiration date, subject area authorization, english learners authorization, and renewal requirements must be visible.)
  • Letter of Introduction (Addressed to Interim Human Resources Director, Christopher Wilkins)
  • Letter(s) of Recommendation (3 Letters- must be dated within 2 years; Undated letters are not accepted. )
  • Resume

Requirements / Qualifications

You must have one of these: - Multiple Subject Credentials (P, K-12 and adults): - Specialist Instruction Credential in Early Childhood Education (This is different than the Education Specialist Instruction Credential: Early Childhood Special Education) AND at least one of the following: - At least 24 units in early childhood education, or childhood development, AND/OR - Child Development Permits- Teacher, Master Teacher, Site Supervisor, and Program Director - 3 full years of Kindergarten experience (verified work with FSD).

No applications via email, fax or in-person will be accepted.

  • Copy of Transcript (Transcripts must show at least 24 units in early childhood education or childhood development)
  • Credential Copy (Full Name, credential title/expiration date, subject area authorization, english learners authorization, and renewal requirements must be visible.)
  • Letter of Introduction (Addressed to Interim Human Resources Director, Christopher Wilkins)
  • Letter(s) of Recommendation (3 Letters- must be dated within 2 years; Undated letters are not accepted. )
  • Resume

Comments and Other Information

Every student is entitled to a safe school environment free from discrimination, harassment, sexual harassment, intimidation, and bullying. The District’s policies on nondiscrimination, harassment, sexual harassment, intimidation, and bullying can be accessed on the District’s website located at www.fullertonsd.org. Copies are also available through a request to the District Office or the local school site. The District prohibits discrimination in educational programs, activities, and employment, which includes, but is not limited to: harassment, sexual harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, or sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. Bullying is defined in Education Code Section 48900 (r). School personnel must immediately intervene if they witness an act of discrimination, harassment, sexual harassment, intimidation, or bullying, provided it is safe to do so. Acts of discrimination, harassment, sexual harassment, intimidation, and bullying, equity or Title IX and compliance concerns should be brought to the attention of the principal, District supervisor, or the District’s compliance officer whose contact information is noted below: Interim Certificated Human Resources Director 1401 W. Valencia Drive, Fullerton, CA 92833 714-447-7450 Complaints will be considered confidential. However, it may be necessary to disclose certain information in order to effectively investigate the complaint. Anonymous complaints may also be filed by contacting the principal, District supervisor, or the District’s compliance officer whose contact information is noted below. Students who violate the District’s policies on discrimination, harassment, sexual harassment, intimidation, and bullying may be subject to discipline, including suspension and/or expulsion. The District prohibits retaliation against individuals who make complaints or provide information related to such complaints. Uniform Complaint Process (UCP) This process is used to investigate and resolve only the complaints specified in Board Policy 1312.3. The District’s UCP policy and administrative regulation shall be posted in all District schools and offices, including staff lounges and student government meeting rooms. (Education Code 234.1) The Superintendent or designee shall annually provide written notification of the District’s UCP, including information regarding unlawful student fees, local control and accountability plan (LCAP) requirements, and requirements related to the educational rights of foster youth and homeless students, to students, employees, parents/guardians, the District advisory committee, school advisory committees, appropriate private school officials or representatives, and other interested parties. (Education Code 262.3, 48853, 48853.5, 49013, 49069.5, 51125.1, 51125.2, 52075; 5 CCR 4622) UCP Timeline The complaint review shall be completed within 60 calendar days from the date of receipt of the complaint unless the complainant agrees in writing to an extension of the timeline. A complaint alleging retaliation or unlawful discrimination (such as discriminatory harassment, intimidation, or bullying) must be filed not later than six months from the date it occurred, or six months from the date the complainant first obtained knowledge of the facts of the alleged unlawful discrimination. The time for filing may be extended for up to 90 days by the Superintendent or designee for good cause upon written request by the complainant setting forth the reasons for the extension. The complainant has a right to appeal the District’s decision to the CDE by filing a written appeal within 15 calendar days of receiving the District’s decision. In any complaint alleging unlawful discrimination (such as discriminatory harassment, intimidation, or bullying), the respondent also shall have the right to file an appeal with the CDE in the same manner as the complainant, if he/she is dissatisfied with the District’s decision. Fullerton School District values a diverse workplace and encourages the following communities to apply: Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), LGBTQ+, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities. Acts of discrimination, harassment, sexual harassment, intimidation, and bullying, equity or Title IX and compliance concerns should be brought to the attention of the principal, District supervisor, or the District’s compliance officer whose contact information is noted below: Fullerton School District’s Compliance Officer: Interim Certificated Human Resources Director 1401 W. Valencia Drive, Fullerton, CA 92833 Commitment to Protection Statement The Fullerton School District (FSD) has zero tolerance for mistreatment or abuse and does not tolerate mistreatment or abuse of students in our programs. All FSD employees are Mandated Reporters and are required to report any reasonable suspicion or known abuse to the County of Orange Social Services Agency and to law enforcement. Any mistreatment or abuse by an employee or volunteer will result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment or volunteer service and cooperation with law enforcement. Selected applicants will be processed through DOJ, FBI, and NASDTEC (a clearing house that checks credential status in all 50 states).

Comments and Other Information


Every student is entitled to a safe school environment free from discrimination, harassment, sexual harassment, intimidation, and bullying. The District’s policies on nondiscrimination, harassment, sexual harassment, intimidation, and bullying can be accessed on the District’s website located at www.fullertonsd.org. Copies are also available through a request to the District Office or the local school site. The District prohibits discrimination in educational programs, activities, and employment, which includes, but is not limited to: harassment, sexual harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, or sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. Bullying is defined in Education Code Section 48900 (r). School personnel must immediately intervene if they witness an act of discrimination, harassment, sexual harassment, intimidation, or bullying, provided it is safe to do so. Acts of discrimination, harassment, sexual harassment, intimidation, and bullying, equity or Title IX and compliance concerns should be brought to the attention of the principal, District supervisor, or the District’s compliance officer whose contact information is noted below: Interim Certificated Human Resources Director 1401 W. Valencia Drive, Fullerton, CA 92833 714-447-7450 Complaints will be considered confidential. However, it may be necessary to disclose certain information in order to effectively investigate the complaint. Anonymous complaints may also be filed by contacting the principal, District supervisor, or the District’s compliance officer whose contact information is noted below. Students who violate the District’s policies on discrimination, harassment, sexual harassment, intimidation, and bullying may be subject to discipline, including suspension and/or expulsion. The District prohibits retaliation against individuals who make complaints or provide information related to such complaints. Uniform Complaint Process (UCP) This process is used to investigate and resolve only the complaints specified in Board Policy 1312.3. The District’s UCP policy and administrative regulation shall be posted in all District schools and offices, including staff lounges and student government meeting rooms. (Education Code 234.1) The Superintendent or designee shall annually provide written notification of the District’s UCP, including information regarding unlawful student fees, local control and accountability plan (LCAP) requirements, and requirements related to the educational rights of foster youth and homeless students, to students, employees, parents/guardians, the District advisory committee, school advisory committees, appropriate private school officials or representatives, and other interested parties. (Education Code 262.3, 48853, 48853.5, 49013, 49069.5, 51125.1, 51125.2, 52075; 5 CCR 4622) UCP Timeline The complaint review shall be completed within 60 calendar days from the date of receipt of the complaint unless the complainant agrees in writing to an extension of the timeline. A complaint alleging retaliation or unlawful discrimination (such as discriminatory harassment, intimidation, or bullying) must be filed not later than six months from the date it occurred, or six months from the date the complainant first obtained knowledge of the facts of the alleged unlawful discrimination. The time for filing may be extended for up to 90 days by the Superintendent or designee for good cause upon written request by the complainant setting forth the reasons for the extension. The complainant has a right to appeal the District’s decision to the CDE by filing a written appeal within 15 calendar days of receiving the District’s decision. In any complaint alleging unlawful discrimination (such as discriminatory harassment, intimidation, or bullying), the respondent also shall have the right to file an appeal with the CDE in the same manner as the complainant, if he/she is dissatisfied with the District’s decision. Fullerton School District values a diverse workplace and encourages the following communities to apply: Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), LGBTQ+, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities. Acts of discrimination, harassment, sexual harassment, intimidation, and bullying, equity or Title IX and compliance concerns should be brought to the attention of the principal, District supervisor, or the District’s compliance officer whose contact information is noted below: Fullerton School District’s Compliance Officer: Interim Certificated Human Resources Director 1401 W. Valencia Drive, Fullerton, CA 92833 Commitment to Protection Statement The Fullerton School District (FSD) has zero tolerance for mistreatment or abuse and does not tolerate mistreatment or abuse of students in our programs. All FSD employees are Mandated Reporters and are required to report any reasonable suspicion or known abuse to the County of Orange Social Services Agency and to law enforcement. Any mistreatment or abuse by an employee or volunteer will result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment or volunteer service and cooperation with law enforcement. Selected applicants will be processed through DOJ, FBI, and NASDTEC (a clearing house that checks credential status in all 50 states).