TK (Transitional Kindergarten) Teacher

About the Employer

Welcome to Millbrae Elementary School District! Thank you for your interest in joining the MESD family.

We are proud that our vision and guiding principles allow us to attract and retain talented staff. With outstanding support coupled with a positive and safe learning environment, WE ACHIEVE THE EXTRAORDINARY! The city of Millbrae is a small suburban community situated in northern San Mateo County overlooking the San Francisco International Airport.

Our students are a wonderful reflection of our city and its support for education. MESD is a TK-8 district, operating five neighborhood schools: Green Hills Elementary, Lomita Park Elementary, Meadows Elementary, Spring Valley Elementary, and Taylor Middle School.

All our schools have an active PTA/PTO supporting school-based programs. Our Millbrae Education Foundation (MEF) is a parent-led organization providing support for music, physical education and STEAM education for all five of our schools. We are seeking talented individuals who support our vision and "...commit to a shared purpose that guarantees each student a strong academic foundation".

Job Summary

Job Summary

TK is part of the K-12 public school system and is the first year of a two-year kindergarten program, serving four-year-old-children regardless of income, that uses a modified kindergarten curriculum that is age and developmentally appropriate. Pursuant to Education Code (EC) Section 48000(f), TK programs are intended to be aligned to the California Preschool Learning Foundations developed by the California Department of Education. TK is not considered a preschool program and must be taught by an educator who holds an appropriate credential to teach TK.

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Requirements / Qualifications

Multiple Subject Credentials with EL Authorization/CLAD or appropriate equivalent CA CTC credential and authorization AND At least ONE of the following: 1. At least 24 units in early childhood education (ECE Units), childhood development (CD Units) or both.

OR 2. Professional experience in a classroom setting with preschool age children comparable to the 24 units of education described in sub paragraph (A) as determined by the Local Education Agency. [The La Mesa-Spring Valley School District has defined Professional Experience as: Two or more years teaching experience in ECE/Preschool, TK or kindergarten classroom AND a minimum of six (6) units of ECE/CD completed by June 30, 2023, with a commitment to complete additional units to ensure a cumulative total of 12 ECE/CD units by June 30, 2023.] OR 3. A Child Development teacher permit issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC). Certificate Copy (Copy of credential(s)) Letter of Introduction Resume 2 -3 Letter(s) of Recommendation

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