Teacher Pre-Kindergarten

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. California credential or permit authorizing service in area of assignment
2. Evidence showing definite potential for success
3. Demonstrated sensitivity to needs of individuals of diverse ethnic, cultural, educational and economic
backgrounds

REPORTS TO: Principal

JOB GOAL: To create flexible pre-kindergarten program and class environment favorable to learning and personal growth of pupils from economically impoverished homes; to motivate pupils to develop speech abilities, attitudes, skills, and knowledge needed to provide good foundation for further participation in total school program, in accordance with each pupil's ability; to build strong ties between home and school; to establish good relationships with parents and with other staff members

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provides learning experiences in language arts, physical education, art, music, health, and other subject
matter suited to needs of pupils from economically impoverished homes, utilizing suggestions in state and
District publications
2. Develops and uses instructional materials suitable for verbal and visual instructions of pupils with wide range
of mental, physical and emotional maturities
3. Develops in each pupil awareness of his worth as individual and his role in his family and community;
encourages pupils to express themselves creatively in art, music and dramatic play
4. Provides individual and small group instruction designed to meet individual needs of pupils in communication
skills, health habits, physical skills and development of satisfactory self-concepts
5. Enriches educational program through study trips to community resources such as museums, parks, etc., and
through classroom visits by resource persons from school and community; shares and interprets these
experiences with pupils and parents
6. Plans and coordinates work of aides, assistants, parents, and volunteers in classroom and on field trips in
order to obtain maximum benefit from their efforts
7. Develops, with aid of parents and other community groups, activities and services for parents which promote
parent participation and involvement in education activities being provided for their children
8. Communicates regularly with parents by means of parent meetings, home visits and individual parent
conferences; interprets school programs to parents in order to strengthen parental understanding of individual
pupil's needs and school's role in individual pupil's life
9. Provides appropriate climate to establish and reinforce acceptable pupil behavior, attitudes and social skills
10. Cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude and
learning problems
11. Creates effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, interest centers and
exhibits of pupils' work
12. Maintains professional competence through inservice educational activities provided by District and/or self-
selected professional growth activities
13. Participates cooperatively with appropriate administrator to develop method by which he will be evaluated in
conformance with District guidelines
14. Selects and requisitions books, instructional aids, instructional supplies and food
15. Participates in curriculum and other developmental programs as required
16. Participates in faculty committees and sponsorship of pupil activities
17. Maintains state required documentation and records

SALARY: Salary and work year to be according to current schedule; pre-kindergarten teacher salary schedule
$38,805 - $63,419 annually (182 day) All teacher salaries are contingent on verified years of experience and education


EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the District's "Improvement of Professional Services" handbook, Board Policies and Procedures and consistent with collective bargaining agreements when applicable


MINIMUM APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

An online application along with any required documents listed below must be submitted by April 23, 2025:

1. Resume
2. Complete contact information for three (3) professional references (one must be from current supervisor)
3. Evidence of California credential/permit authorizing service in area of assignment
4. Transcripts or Diploma showing college degree

Copies of required certificates, transcripts or diplomas may be submitted with application. District may require that originals be presented for verification prior to employment. Please check with Human Resources regarding acceptable documents. For positions requiring college course work official transcripts will be required upon employment.

It is the applicant’s responsibility to meet all application requirements and supply copies of all required documents. A separate set of paperwork is required for each application submitted. All application materials submitted become the property of Bakersfield City School District.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Some positions may require proof of privately owned automobile insurance and the possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle operator’s license. Fingerprint clearance by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice is a condition of appointment after all other required job conditions have been met. Must present verification of completion of Child Abuse Mandated Reporter training or obtain verification within six (6) weeks of hire and annually thereafter, as required by the California Child Abuse Neglect Reporting Act.

The Bakersfield City School District wishes to thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Positions may be re advertised or application deadlines extended at the discretion of the District. Unless otherwise notified by the District, applications received in response to this bulletin will be considered for available District positions in this classification during the current school year. Those meeting minimum qualifications, including passage of required tests, will remain active during this time. Applicants will not be individually notified of their application status.

Any candidates contacting, directly or indirectly, any member of the Board of Education and/or administration with the intention of influencing their or another candidates selection to any administrative position shall be disqualified without recourse.

The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract expressed or implied and any of the provisions contained herein may be modified or revoked without notice.

NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY

The Bakersfield City School District (BCSD) is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education and in employment. BCSD prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying in any employment practice, education 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, ethnicity or race, which is inclusive of traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles, such as braids, locks, and twists, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, immigration status, ethnic group identifications, religion, pregnancy, marital status, parental status, physical disability, mental disability, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, medical information, genetic information, homelessness, foster status, military veteran status, political affiliation or any other basis prohibited by California state and federal nondiscrimination laws consistent with Education Code 200, 220 and 234.1, Penal Code 422.55, Government Code 11135, Section 504, and Title IX. Not all bases of discrimination will apply to both education services and employment. If you believe you, or your student, have been subjected to discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying you should contact your school site principal and/or the District’s Chief Equity Compliance Officer, Section 504 Coordinator, and Title IX Coordinator, Erin Johnston, by phone at (661) 631-4663, by email at johnstone@bcsd.com, or in person at 1300 Baker Street, Bakersfield, CA 93305. Copies of BCSD’s Uniform Complaint policy, Sexual Harassment policy, and Nondiscrimination policies are available upon request.