Transitioning Kindergarten Teacher

About the role

Aspire Public Schools – Bay Area is now accepting applications for the 2026–2027 school year. We are seeking passionate educators to join our team of dedicated teachers.

Responsibilities

• Establish a culture of high expectations that includes the shared belief that every student will attend college
• Develop and implement lesson plans and classroom activities aligned with California State Standards and Aspire Instructional Guidelines
• Absess students regularly and refine and differentiate classroom instruction based on assessment data and student needs
• Communicate regularly with students and families and involve families as partners in their child’s education
• Identify unique student needs and collaborate with team members to effectively address those needs and improve instructional practices throughout the school
• Actively participate in professional development activities, and work closely with lead teachers, principal, and instructional coaches

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• Valid Multiple Subject Teaching Credential required
• English Language Learner Authorization required
• 1+ year working with students as a teacher, teacher intern, or teaching assistant preferred
• TK positions only - One of the following:
• Child Development Teacher Permit issued by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing
• At least 24 units of college coursework completed in early childhood education, or child development, or both
• Professional experience in a classroom setting with TK students comparable to the 24 units of education described above (as determined by Aspire)

Qualifications

• Knowledge of subject matter, including State Standards and subject-specific frameworks
• Knowledge of child cognitive development and various learning styles
• Ability to analyze qualitative and quantitative student data
• Ability and willingness to reflect and improve instructional practices

Skills

• Effective communication skills
• Collaborative problem-solving abilities
• Strong organizational and time management skills

Benefits

Exceptional benefits, including paid time off, 100% core health benefits coverage on select plans, life insurance/long-term disability, participation in a CA state retirement plan, tuition reimbursement plan, and adoption assistance program.

Pay

Competitive base salary that is benchmarked against local districts and charter schools.

Schedule

Details on the schedule will be provided upon hire.