What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transitional Kindergarten Teacher (TK) Eligibility Pool School Year position at Dry Creek Joint Elementary?
About the Employer
Imagination - Creativity - Innovation
Steeped in a rich tradition of excellence, Dry Creek Joint Elementary School District (DCJESD) has been serving students and families for over 140-years. What makes our District special is the partnership between families, community, and educators - each committed to preparing students to become active and responsible citizens in a diverse society by engaging students in a challenging curriculum that provides a solid foundation of academic skills in a safe learning environment.
Dry Creek's award-winning schools provide dynamic and innovative programs in grades TK-8 to meet the individual and diverse needs of students. Our dedicated staff strives to build a community of learners where all students are challenged to meet their full potential socially, emotionally, and academically.
We invite you to come learn with us.
Job Description / Essential Elements :
DRY CREEK JOINT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT
JOB TITLE : Classroom Teacher
DESCRIPTION OF BASIC RESPONSIBILITIES :
To develop in the student skills, knowledge, concepts, generalizations, principles, appreciations, and attitudes that will promote fullest possible academic and physical development and assist him / her in valuing the dignity and worth of himself / herself and others. He / she provides within the classroom an educational program for the students and assists in other school programs as required by the building administrator and / or District policy.
SUPERVISOR : Principal
TYPICAL DUTIES :
1. Assesses initial individual student and class needs.
2. Determines cooperatively with the evaluator appropriate learning objectives for the class, taking into account the District course
of study and the assessed needs of the students.
3. Plans appropriate learning experiences.
4. Provides individual, small group, and class instruction as needed.
5. Creates an atmosphere through personal example and positive relationships with students which inspire a love for learning.
6. Monitors student's progress and evaluates the student's achievement in relation to the agreed-upon learning objectives. Revises learning objectives when necessary.
7. Reports individual student's progress to parents and school personnel through the preparation of reports and / or the holding of conferences.
8. Creates with assistance from students a functional and attractive environment for learning.
9. Maintains professional competence through participation in inservice education activities provided by the District and
self-selected professional growth activities.
10. Performs basic attendance accounting and other clerical services, as necessary.
11. Participates cooperatively with the principal or the designee to identify the areas by which he / she will be evaluated in conformance
with the District's evaluation and assessment forms.
12. Selects and requisitions books, instructional aids and supplies to the extent needed and as approved by the building administrator.
13. Maintains standards of student behavior.
14. Insures a comfortable room environment through control of heating, lighting, and ventilation to the extent possible.
15. Administers group standardized tests in accordance with District testing program.
16. Participates in curriculum and other developmental programs within the school or on a District level.
17. Shares in the sponsorship of student activities and participates on faculty committees.
18. Plans and coordinates the work of aides, teacher assistants and other paraprofessionals assigned to him / her.
19. Works cooperatively with staff toward resolution of mutual concerns.
20. Interacts positively with colleagues, employers, parents, and community agencies.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
Valid California credential authorizing service.
MEDICAL CATEGORY I :
Light Physical Effort
1. Normally located in a work environment with light physical qualifications and requirements.
2. Ability to lift 25 lbs. maximum or carry any object weighing up to 15 lbs.
Requirements / Qualifications
- Copy of Transcript
- Credential Copy
- English Learner Authorization (If embedded within your credential, please attach your credential as proof of your EL Authorization)
- Letter of Introduction (Addressed to : Desyrae Stevenson, Director of Human Resources)
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (3 Minimum ~ Current letters within the past 12 months)
- Resume
Comments and Other Information
A valid Multiple Subject teaching credential with English Learner Authorization.
Additional TK Teacher requirement must be met by August 1, 2025 - Any ONE of the options below :
1. At least 24 units in early childhood education, or childhood development, or both
2. Professional experience in a classroom setting with preschool-aged children comparable to the 24untis of education (comparability determined by the local employing agency)
3. Child Development Site Supervisor Permit w / School-Age Emphasis or an Early Childhood Education Specialist Credential, issued from the Commission on Teaching Credentialing (CTC)
The Dry Creek JESD does not discriminate on the basis of the person's actual or perceived race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex or sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance or regulation, in its educational program(s) or employment.
