Transitional Kindergarten (TK) Teacher at Hillside Elementary at Chawanakee USD
About the Employer
The Chawanakee Unified School District is located in eastern Madera County and spans approximately 867 square miles, extending from the foothills just 15 minutes from Woodward Park and near Madera Ranchos to the Sierra National Forest. Chawanakee Unified serves students in transitional kindergarten (TK) through 12th grade. The district operates seven schools and provides a comprehensive range of college and career readiness opportunities designed to support student success. Chawanakee Unified is guided by four core values: providing a collaborative culture, recognizing that relationships matter, demonstrating excellence in all we do, and championing every student.
Job Summary
Job Summary
Teacher will instruct and supervise the instruction of pupils. Provide guidance to each pupil, which will promote their welfare and their proper educational development. If you are innovative, collaborative, and driven to succeed, please consider joining Hillside Elementary School’s staff. Start Date: August 10, 2026 Hours: Monday-Friday; 7.5 hours per day; 8:00am-3:30pm Full-time employees are offered an attractive benefit package which includes health, dental, vision coverage for the employee and eligible dependents ($11,700.00 Health and Welfare cap paid by the District). Life insurance policy and TSA opportunities are included in the benefit package.
Requirements / Qualifications
Valid California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential. Must meet one of the following to service TK students - at least 24 units of Early Childhood Education or Child Development or both. - Professional experience in a classroom setting with preschool age children comparable to the 24 units of education - Child Development Teachers Permit issued by CTC Upon hire must clear fingerprint scan, submit proof of negative TB results, and submitted proof of CPR certification.
- Copy of Transcript
- CPR/First Aid Certification
- Credential Copy
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (must be written within the last 12 months)
- Other (copy of CBEST, CSETS)
- Resume
Requirements / Qualifications
Valid California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential. Must meet one of the following to service TK students - at least 24 units of Early Childhood Education or Child Development or both. - Professional experience in a classroom setting with preschool age children comparable to the 24 units of education - Child Development Teachers Permit issued by CTC Upon hire must clear fingerprint scan, submit proof of negative TB results, and submitted proof of CPR certification.
- Copy of Transcript
- CPR/First Aid Certification
- Credential Copy
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (must be written within the last 12 months)
- Other (copy of CBEST, CSETS)
- Resume
Comments and Other Information
Chawanakee Unified School District is committed to ensuring equal, fair, and meaningful access to employment and education services. We do not discriminate in any employment practice, education program or activity due to association with or on the basis of (actual or perceived), age, ancestry, ethnicity, race, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, pregnancy/related conditions, disability, military or veteran status, national origin, immigration status, political affiliation, religion, retaliation, or any other basis prohibited by California state and federal nondiscrimination laws. For questions or complaints, contact the Human Resources Department PO Box 400, North Fork, CA . 93643, 559-877-6209.
Comments and Other Information
Chawanakee Unified School District is committed to ensuring equal, fair, and meaningful access to employment and education services. We do not discriminate in any employment practice, education program or activity due to association with or on the basis of (actual or perceived), age, ancestry, ethnicity, race, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, pregnancy/related conditions, disability, military or veteran status, national origin, immigration status, political affiliation, religion, retaliation, or any other basis prohibited by California state and federal nondiscrimination laws. For questions or complaints, contact the Human Resources Department PO Box 400, North Fork, CA . 93643, 559-877-6209.
Application Deadline
6/19/2026 11:55 PM Pacific
Date Posted
6/5/2026
Contact
Kristi DeBernardi
(559) 822-4141
(559) 822-4141
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay dependent on experience
Add'l Salary Info
Per Certificated Salary Schedule ($52,672-$89,305) Additional stipends paid for Masters ($1500) and Doctorate ($2000) degrees.
Length of Work Year
185 Duty Days
Employment Type
Full Time