TRANSITIONAL KINDERGARTEN TEACHER - Site to be Determined

TRANSITIONAL KINDERGARTEN TEACHER - Site to be Determined at Patterson Joint Unified School District

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Application Deadline

8/7/2026 4:00 PM Pacific

Date Posted

7/28/2026

Contact

Stephanie Days

2098957782

Number of Openings

1

Salary

Pay Range

$66,923 - $134,775 Annually

Add l Salary Info

Additional stipends for advanced degree(s) apply. In addition, District offers year for year credit for all verified public teaching experience, including longevity. District pays $10,800/$11,400/$12,000 annual benefit cap (single/2-party/family).

Length of Work Year

185 days

Employment Type

Full Time

Credit for Teaching Experience

Year for year credit given for all verified public school teaching experience, including longevity.

STIPEND

$3,346 stipend for Masters & additional $3,346 stipend for Doctorate

Job Description / Essential Elements: Print

CLASSROOM TEACHER (K-12) DEFINITION: To provide instructional program for assigned pupils. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: a. Teaches courses to assigned pupils as adopted by the State Board of Education and the Governing Board. b. Establishes and maintains a system of student evaluation and assessment with the guidelines prescribed in State law or adopted by the school district. c. Continually evaluates and records various aspects of students' progress and informs parents as needed and required. d. Teaches within the course of study for the subject area or at grade level as prescribed in State law or adopted by the school district. e. Understands and plans lessons leading to subject area objectives and student needs. f. Provides a variety of planned learning experiences using a variety of media and methods in order to motivate students and best utilize available time for instruction. g. Identifies pupils needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students resolve health, behavioral, and learning problems. h. Is available for parent conferences in or out of the seven hour work day. i. Participates in the development and revision of course outlines for the classes she/he teaches. This shall include goals and performance objectives for students, course content and learning activities, evaluative/assessment procedures, and instructional materials. j. Maintains classroom management and control sufficient to permit students to learn without undue interference, to provide for student safety and to protect school property. k. Structures a physical classroom environment that will facilitate opportunities for learning. l. Seeks good student-teacher and student-student interaction. m. Keeps records of student work, prepares progress reports, and maintains cumulative folders at appropriate grade levels. n. Administers state and district mandated tests. o. Maintains professional competence through participation in education activities provided by the District and/or in self-selected professional growth activities. p. other duties as assigned. ADJUNCT DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: a. Performs basic attendance accounting and administrative tasks as required. b. Attends school and district meetings. c. Performs campus supervision as needed. d. Shares the responsibility of interpreting the educational program to the community through such activities as open house, back-to-school nights, and PTA meetings. e. Assumes the responsibility for written lesson plans for substitutes. f. Plans and coordinates the work of aides and other paraprofessionals and student teachers (when applicable). JOB QUALIFICATIONS: Education/credential: Possesses or qualified for a valid California teaching credential application to subject area. SUPERVISION: Works under the supervision of the principal or designated Administrator. Board adopted: 06/16/97

Requirements / Qualifications

California Multiple Subject Credential with embedded EL authorization or CLAD. In addition, teachers of Transitional Kindergarten are required to meet one of the following requirements: At least 24 units in early childhood education, or childhood development, or both; A child development teacher permit issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC); * Professional experience in a classroom setting with preschool age children that is comparable to the 24 units of education described in bullet 1 (as determined by the local educational agency employing the teacher)

Online application only. In order for your application to be considered complete you must attach all required documents. District does not accept emailed or faxed documents. If you should experience problems, please contact the system administrator - Edjoin. There is a phone number and an email tab on their web site for contact information. I suggest that you check the status of your application after you apply to verify that it was either "Submitted" or "Not Submitted." It is your responsibility to confirm that your application has been submitted.

• Copy of Transcript
• Credential Copy (Multiple Subject with EL authorization. Interns must submit verification letter from college stating intern-eligibility)
• English Learner Authorization (EL authorization)
• Letter of Introduction
• Letter(s) of Recommendation (Three recent written SIGNED letters of recommendation required)
• Other (Proof of 24 ECE units, Child Development Teacher Permit or experience equivalent to 24 appropriate units)
• Resume

Requirements / Qualifications

California Multiple Subject Credential with embedded EL authorization or CLAD. In addition, teachers of Transitional Kindergarten are required to meet one of the following requirements: At least 24 units in early childhood education, or childhood development, or both; A child development teacher permit issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC); * Professional experience in a classroom setting with preschool age children that is comparable to the 24 units of education described in bullet 1 (as determined by the local educational agency employing the teacher)

Online application only. In order for your application to be considered complete you must attach all required documents. District does not accept emailed or faxed documents. If you should experience problems, please contact the system administrator - Edjoin. There is a phone number and an email tab on their web site for contact information. I suggest that you check the status of your application after you apply to verify that it was either "Submitted" or "Not Submitted." It is your responsibility to confirm that your application has been submitted.

• Copy of Transcript
• Credential Copy (Multiple Subject with EL authorization. Interns must submit verification letter from college stating intern-eligibility)
• English Learner Authorization (EL authorization)
• Letter of Introduction
• Letter(s) of Recommendation (Three recent written SIGNED letters of recommendation required)
• Other (Proof of 24 ECE units, Child Development Teacher Permit or experience equivalent to 24 appropriate units)
• Resume

Comments and Other Information

Our District, which is located in Stanislaus County, is an exemplary school district seeking highly qualified and motivated teachers.

Comments and Other Information

Our District, which is located in Stanislaus County, is an exemplary school district seeking highly qualified and motivated teachers.

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