Elementary School Teacher - Williams Ranch School Transitional Kindergarten at Penn Valley Union Elementary School District

Application Deadline

Until Filled

Date Posted
8/25/2026
Contact
Cathy Ruscica
(530)432-7311 2305
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$56,272 - $69,211 Annually
Add'l Salary Info
$1400 Master Stipend + Benefits/CalSTRS (accept up to 6 years of experience on salary schedule)
Length of Work Year
Work Year: 186 Work Day: 7 Hours
Employment Type
Full Time

Job Summary

Job Summary

Looking for a nurturing and dedicated educator who builds a strong academic and social-emotional foundation for young learners. Through developmentally appropriate, standards-based instruction, the teacher supports students in becoming confident readers, writers, mathematicians, and critical thinkers. Working closely with grade-level teammates, specialists, and school leadership, the teacher designs engaging lessons that foster curiosity, independence, and a love of learning. PVUESD teachers embrace diverse learning styles and cultural backgrounds, creating inclusive classrooms where every child is known, valued, and supported. The ideal candidate brings warmth, patience, creativity, and a deep understanding of early childhood development to help all students thrive academically and socially.

Requirements / Qualifications

Valid California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential or PK–3 Early Childhood Education (ECE) Specialist Instruction Credential authorizing service in a self-contained TK classroom; and For TK assignment, the applicant must meet applicable California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) requirements for teaching Transitional Kindergarten, including one of the following: Completion of 24 semester units of coursework in Early Childhood Education (ECE) and/or Child Development (CD); A bachelor’s degree or higher in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or a closely related field; A Child Development Teacher Permit or higher-level Child Development Permit; or Other qualifying preparation or experience recognized by the CTC. English Learner Authorization

Please submit a Certificated Application, Letter of Interest, Resume, three (3) Letters of Recommendation within one year, and Transcripts.

Requirements / Qualifications

Valid California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential or PK–3 Early Childhood Education (ECE) Specialist Instruction Credential authorizing service in a self-contained TK classroom; and For TK assignment, the applicant must meet applicable California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) requirements for teaching Transitional Kindergarten, including one of the following: Completion of 24 semester units of coursework in Early Childhood Education (ECE) and/or Child Development (CD); A bachelor’s degree or higher in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or a closely related field; A Child Development Teacher Permit or higher-level Child Development Permit; or Other qualifying preparation or experience recognized by the CTC. English Learner Authorization

Please submit a Certificated Application, Letter of Interest, Resume, three (3) Letters of Recommendation within one year, and Transcripts.

Comments and Other Information

Only applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted. You can view our salary schedule at pvuesd.org. The benefit package includes coverage for health, vision, dental, and life insurance with tiered district contribution based on enrollment ($8,500-$12,040 annually), district-paid disability and life insurance, and district contribution to the State pension system, CalSTRS. Up to ten days of paid sick leave are provided. This position is covered by a collective bargaining unit. Penn Valley Union Elementary School District does not allow discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying on the basis of actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics or any other characteristics that are contained in the definition of hate crimes outlined in Section 422.55 of the Penal Code, as well as marital, parental status and pregnancy, in all district programs, activities and employment. Any complaint regarding discrimination, harassment, intimidation, bullying, and Title IX can be filed with the Superintendent at 10862 Spenceville Road, Penn Valley, CA 95946, (530)432-7311.

Comments and Other Information


Only applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted. You can view our salary schedule at pvuesd.org. The benefit package includes coverage for health, vision, dental, and life insurance with tiered district contribution based on enrollment ($8,500-$12,040 annually), district-paid disability and life insurance, and district contribution to the State pension system, CalSTRS. Up to ten days of paid sick leave are provided. This position is covered by a collective bargaining unit. Penn Valley Union Elementary School District does not allow discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying on the basis of actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics or any other characteristics that are contained in the definition of hate crimes outlined in Section 422.55 of the Penal Code, as well as marital, parental status and pregnancy, in all district programs, activities and employment. Any complaint regarding discrimination, harassment, intimidation, bullying, and Title IX can be filed with the Superintendent at 10862 Spenceville Road, Penn Valley, CA 95946, (530)432-7311.