Transitional Kindergarten Teacher (Temporary Contract)

Transitional Kindergarten Teacher (Temporary Contract) at Centralia Elementary School District

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Application Deadline

7/31/2026 11:30 AM Pacific

Date Posted

7/27/2026

Contact

Deborah Cogley

(714) 228-3179

Number of Openings

1

Salary

Pay Range

$62,458 - $116,013 Annually

Length of Work Year

2026-2027

Employment Type

Full Time

Requirements / Qualifications

Must hold a valid California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential, in addition to the following TK requirements. Education Code section 48000(g), under the purview of the California Department of Education (CDE), requires credentialed teachers who are first assigned to a TK classroom after July 1, 2015 to have one of the following by August 1, 2025: 1. At least 24 units in early childhood education, or childhood development, or both 2. Professional experience in a classroom setting with preschool age children comparable to the 24 units of education described in bullet 1 (comparability determined by the local employing agency) 3. Child Development Teacher Permit issued by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing Note, any teacher who is or was assigned to teach TK, or a combination of kindergarten and TK, on or before July 1, 2015, may teach TK without having to meet the additional unit requirement for TK teachers set forth in Education Code section 48000(g).

Complete online EdJoin Application, cover letter addressed to Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources Dr. Yousef Nasouf, complete resume, 2 letters of recommendation and/or current placement file, copy of current credential (including proof of NCLB compliance), and copies of all transcripts. Please submit a copy of a lesson plan that you have used that best exemplifies your skills and beliefs on teaching Creativity, Critical Thinking, Collaboration, and Communication. All documents must be in PDF format. Applicants submitting RTF files may be disqualified.

• Copy of Transcript (achelor degree and beyond, including credential program)
• Credential Copy
• Letter of Introduction
• Letter(s) of Reference (One within the past 6 months)
• Other (Please submit a lesson plan that you have used that best exemplifies yours skills and beliefs on teaching Creativity, Critical Thinking, Collaboration and Communication.)
• Resume
• Multiple Subject Teaching Credential - General Subjects (SB2042, Ryan or Lifetime accepted)

Requirements / Qualifications

Must hold a valid California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential, in addition to the following TK requirements. Education Code section 48000(g), under the purview of the California Department of Education (CDE), requires credentialed teachers who are first assigned to a TK classroom after July 1, 2015 to have one of the following by August 1, 2025: 1. At least 24 units in early childhood education, or childhood development, or both 2. Professional experience in a classroom setting with preschool age children comparable to the 24 units of education described in bullet 1 (comparability determined by the local employing agency) 3. Child Development Teacher Permit issued by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing Note, any teacher who is or was assigned to teach TK, or a combination of kindergarten and TK, on or before July 1, 2015, may teach TK without having to meet the additional unit requirement for TK teachers set forth in Education Code section 48000(g).

Complete online EdJoin Application, cover letter addressed to Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources Dr. Yousef Nasouf, complete resume, 2 letters of recommendation and/or current placement file, copy of current credential (including proof of NCLB compliance), and copies of all transcripts. Please submit a copy of a lesson plan that you have used that best exemplifies your skills and beliefs on teaching Creativity, Critical Thinking, Collaboration, and Communication. All documents must be in PDF format. Applicants submitting RTF files may be disqualified.

• Copy of Transcript (achelor degree and beyond, including credential program)
• Credential Copy
• Letter of Introduction
• Letter(s) of Reference (One within the past 6 months)
• Other (Please submit a lesson plan that you have used that best exemplifies yours skills and beliefs on teaching Creativity, Critical Thinking, Collaboration and Communication.)
• Resume
• Multiple Subject Teaching Credential - General Subjects (SB2042, Ryan or Lifetime accepted)

Comments and Other Information

Up to 11 years of credit for prior California public school experience may be given as determined by the District. IMPORTANT District reserves the right to close the recruitment once 50 applications have been received, regardless of the date or the length of the posting. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT The Centralia Elementary School District (CESD) is committed to ensuring equal, fair, and meaningful access to employment and educational services. The District does not discriminate in any employment practice, educational program, or educational activity on the basis and/or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics of age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, and related conditions, race, religion, retaliation, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, Vietnam Era Veterans' status, or any other basis prohibited by California state and federal nondiscrimination laws respectively. Not all bases of discrimination shall apply to both educational services and employment. The Office of Equal Opportunity is charged with overseeing, leading, and directing the CESD's efforts to meet the legal obligations set forth in state and federal civil rights laws and regulations in CESD employment and delivery of educational services. Inquiries regarding nondiscrimination and civil rights should be directed to: Dr. Yousef Nasouf Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources 6625 La Palma Ave. Buena Park, CA 90620 714-228-3126 Yousef_Nasouf@cesd.us

Comments and Other Information

Up to 11 years of credit for prior California public school experience may be given as determined by the District. IMPORTANT District reserves the right to close the recruitment once 50 applications have been received, regardless of the date or the length of the posting. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT The Centralia Elementary School District (CESD) is committed to ensuring equal, fair, and meaningful access to employment and educational services. The District does not discriminate in any employment practice, educational program, or educational activity on the basis and/or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics of age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, and related conditions, race, religion, retaliation, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, Vietnam Era Veterans' status, or any other basis prohibited by California state and federal nondiscrimination laws respectively. Not all bases of discrimination shall apply to both educational services and employment. The Office of Equal Opportunity is charged with overseeing, leading, and directing the CESD's efforts to meet the legal obligations set forth in state and federal civil rights laws and regulations in CESD employment and delivery of educational services. Inquiries regarding nondiscrimination and civil rights should be directed to: Dr. Yousef Nasouf Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources 6625 La Palma Ave. Buena Park, CA 90620 714-228-3126 Yousef_Nasouf@cesd.us

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