Transitional Kindergarten (TK) Teacher Pool 2025-2026

Welcome to the La Mesa-Spring Valley School District EdJoin portal page. We are thrilled with your interest in joining the LMSV family. La Mesa-Spring Valley is a learning community that exists to provide children a pathway to a fulfilled life. Our schools are focused on the "whole child," which means we believe our mission is to nurture the character and hearts of children as well as educate them. Our school district believes love is at the root of everything we do. "Love is at the root of everything, all learning, all relationships, love or the lack of it." -Fred Rogers We invite you to learn more about our district on social media using the hashtag #LMSVHeart. Applicants for Transitional Kindergarten positions must meet the following requirements: Multiple Subject Credential with EL 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, 2025, with a commitment to complete additional units to ensure a cumulative total of 12 ECE/CD units by June 30, 2026. OR 3. A Child Development teacher permit issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC).