Teacher Transitional Kindergarten
Teacher Transitional Kindergarten
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13-04-2025
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$ 70013 - 125368
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Posted on :
13-04-2025
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We are now accepting applications for theSchool Year in Aspires Bay Area Schools!
*If youre considering applying we highly encourage you to upload any relevant documents you possess. This proactive step will significantly expedite the credentialing process. Our credentialing department will be able to swiftly verify your status and provide any necessary assistance throughout your credentialing journey.
Keep a look out for email communication from an Aspire representative and thank you for considering Aspire!
1. NonCredentialed transcripts passing test scores intern eligibility letters.
2. Credentialing Program transcripts passing test scores appeasement letter.
3. Intern Credential transcripts passing test scores intern program documentation.
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ABOUT ASPIRE
Aspire Public Schools operates a network of highperforming college preparatory charter schools serving TK12 scholars in communities across California. Founded in 1998in an effort to transform the inequitable racial social and gender outcomes that our communities persist throughAspire is one of the largest and most forwardthinking openenrollment public charter school systems in the nation.
Our purpose is to prepare our scholars for success in college career and life. At Aspire we set a foundation for our scholars to gain knowledge skills and power to access and make choices for their families and postsecondary lives. Every day our community of students families teachers and staff comes together to learn work and play in an environment grounded in our values of Bienestar (WellBeing) Culture of Belonging Community Partnership Agency & SelfDetermination and Joy.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Transitional Kindergarten (TK) Teacher provides high quality instruction within a small nontraditional preschool environment where every student is known and valued as an individual; serve students in transitional kindergarten; uphold the mission and values of Aspire Public Schools and contribute to our goal that every student in California has access to a high quality public education. Some Transitional Kindergarten Teachers teach solely TK students while others teach a combination of TK and Kindergarten depending on the year school and enrollment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Establish a culture of high expectations that includes the shared belief that every student will attend college.
- To be knowledgeable about current ideas trends methods programs and materials related to early childhood and preschool education.
- Plan and implement a developmentally appropriate program geared to transitional kindergarten children in order to bridge the preschool and kindergarten worlds.
- Provide a safe and quality environment that appropriately meets the social emotional physical and cognitive needs of young children.
- Instruct and support all students including those that have been historically marginalized in an inclusive learning environment.
- Create lessons for access using a universal design for learning framework.
- Develop and implement lesson plans and classroom activities aligned with California State Standards and Aspire Instructional Guidelines.
- Assess students regularly and analyze student results; refine and differentiate classroom instruction based on assessment data and student needs.
- Collaborate with colleagues to improve instructional practices throughout the school; share best practices.
- Communicate regularly with students and their families about classroom activities and student progress.
- Involve parents and guardians as partners in their students education.
- Manage and support student behavior using positive behavior strategies to ensure every student is fully engaged.
- Actively participate in professional development activities and work closely with lead teachers support staff principal and instructional coaches.
- Maintain accurate student records including attendance.
- Identify unique student needs and collaborate with team members to effectively address those needs.
- Support students with toileting needs.
- Support the mission vision and core values of Aspire Public Schools.
- Perform other related duties as required and assigned.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Knowledge of early childhood education philosophies and practices
- Knowledge of child cognitive development and various learning styles
- Knowledge of subject matter including California State Standards CCSS and subjectspecific frameworks
- Ability and willingness to implement Aspire Instructional Guidelines and Best Practices
- Ability to analyze qualitative and quantitative student data
- Ability and willingness to reflect and improve instructional practices
- Ability to collaborate with colleagues parents and community
- Ability to work in a school environment
- Computer and Internet search skills
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND AND WORK EXPERIENCE
- Bachelors degree
- Valid California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential required AND at least one of the following:
- 1 transcripts verifying at least 24 units in early childhood education or child development or both;
- 2 a letter on letterhead verifying professional teaching experience in a classroom setting with preschoolaged children (including teaching preschool TK and K) that a local educational agency (LEA) deems comparable to 24 units; or
- 3 evidence of a valid Child Development Teacher Permit issued from the Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC):
- Permit options: Child Development Teacher Permit Child Development Master Teacher Permit Child Development Site Supervisor Permit or the Child Development Program Director Permit
- English Language Learner Authorization required
- 1 year working with students in early education as a teacher teacher intern or teaching assistant preferred
Physical requirements:
- Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces.
- Remaining in a stationary position often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
- Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
- Assessing the accuracy neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned.
- Communicating with others to exchange information.
- Repeating motions that may include the wrists hands and/or fingers.
- Work authorization requirements:
- Clear the Department of Justice background screening
- Authorized to work in the United States
- Provide health (TB) clearance (most update every four years)
Compensation:
Aspire Public Schools is dedicated to our teammates wellbeing! In addition to a competitive base salary that is benchmarked against local districts and charter schools we offer employees exceptional benefits including paid time off 100 core health benefits coverage on select plans life insurance/longterm disability participation in a CA state retirement plan tuition reimbursement plan and adoption assistance program.
Aspire Public Schools is dedicated to our teammates wellbeing! In addition to a competitive base salary that is benchmarked against local districts and charter schools we offer employees exceptional benefits including paid time off 100 core health benefits coverage on select plans life insurance/longterm disability participation in a CA state retirement plan tuition reimbursement plan and adoption assistance program.
Our salary schedule based on years of experience for this position type is $70013 $125368.
Aspire Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race color gender religion age sexual orientation national or ethnic origin disability marital status veteran status or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. Aspire promotes affirmative action for minorities women disabled persons and veterans.
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