Transitional Kindergarten Teacher (Start date: January 2027) - San Mateo Park Elementary at San Mateo-Foster City School District
About the Employer
Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, we humbly welcome you to the San Mateo-Foster City School District! We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging and aim to hire an exceptionally diverse workforce that reflects the students and families in our community. Our district educates approximately 10,500 students (representing 50 languages) in preschool through eighth grades in 22 outstanding schools. Our family of schools includes three middle schools (Grades 6–8), fifteen elementary schools (TK/K–5), three schools with all grades (K–8), and one Early Education Center. We also have preschools co-located at our six elementary sites. We have various theme based schools: Montessori, Immersion (Spanish and Mandarin), and STEM. ACHIEVEMENT GOAL: Create learning opportunities for ALL Pre-K through 8th students resulting in closing the achievement gap and culminating in personal and academic success in high school and beyond. EQUITY GOAL: Reduce inequitable outcomes for ALL students and staff by prioritizing equity, access, and inclusion. WELLNESS GOAL: Provide a safe, caring, nurturing, and culturally responsive environment for all students to meet the needs of the whole child. To view our Strategic plan, click here: https://www.smfcsd.net/our-district/strategic-plan SAN MATEO-FOSTER CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT: The San Mateo-Foster City School District does not allow discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment) or bullying based on a person’s actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, nationality/national origin, immigration status, ethnic group identification/ethnicity, age, religion, marital status/ pregnancy/ parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, medical information or association with a person(s) or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
Job Summary
Job Summary
The San Mateo-Foster City School District is accepting applications for a Transitional Kindergarten Teacher at San Mateo Park Elementary School. Start date: January 2027. We accept up to 12 years experience! Personalized induction at no charge to teachers! Work with a GREAT district!! JOB DESCRIPTION: To create a flexible elementary grade program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with students; to motivate students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for upper elementary grade education, in accordance with each student’s ability; to establish good relationships with parents and with other staff members.
Requirements / Qualifications
Multiple Subject Credential with CLAD. San Mateo Foster City District hires interns and those in the process of completing their credentials. Please apply on line with Edjoin. Any questions, please contact Sonya at 650-312-7292
*Please submit 3 letters of recommendation *Transcripts will be required upon hire
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation
- Resume
Requirements / Qualifications
Multiple Subject Credential with CLAD. San Mateo Foster City District hires interns and those in the process of completing their credentials. Please apply on line with Edjoin. Any questions, please contact Sonya at 650-312-7292
*Please submit 3 letters of recommendation *Transcripts will be required upon hire
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation
- Resume
Comments and Other Information
Paid sick leave and great medical and dental benefits!
Medical Benefits:
100% of the lowest cost HMO plan for employee-only coverage, no cash back.
Commencing in the 2026-2027 plan year, the District's contribution toward two-party coverage shall increase to 33 1/3% annually until the District reaches a maximum contribution of 100% of the two-party lowest HMO plan premium in the 2028-2029 plan year.
Stipends for Teachers
Masters $1000
Doctorate $1,500
RSP/SDC $2,500
ASAH Certification $2,500
BCLAD $1,000
BCLAD (assigned to immersion school) $2,500
Montessori Certified (assigned to Montessori school) $2,500
Title I School $2,500
Comments and Other Information
Paid sick leave and great medical and dental benefits!
Medical Benefits:
100% of the lowest cost HMO plan for employee-only coverage, no cash back.
Commencing in the 2026-2027 plan year, the District's contribution toward two-party coverage shall increase to 33 1/3% annually until the District reaches a maximum contribution of 100% of the two-party lowest HMO plan premium in the 2028-2029 plan year.
Stipends for Teachers
Masters $1000
Doctorate $1,500
RSP/SDC $2,500
ASAH Certification $2,500
BCLAD $1,000
BCLAD (assigned to immersion school) $2,500
Montessori Certified (assigned to Montessori school) $2,500
Title I School $2,500
Application Deadline
Until Filled
Date Posted
11/9/2026
Contact
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$73,107 - $123,675 Annually
$73,107 - $123,675 Annually
Add'l Salary Info
$1,500 stipend for MA & DR; medical/dental for employee; 10 paid sick days
Length of Work Year
186 days per year
Employment Type
Full Time