Teacher, Transitional Kindergarten

We are searching for a Transitional Kindergarten Teacher at Aspire East Palo Alto Charter School with an immediate start date.

If you’re considering applying, we highly encourage you to upload any relevant documents you possess. This proactive step will significantly expedite the credentialing process. Our credentialing department will be able to swiftly verify your status and provide any necessary assistance throughout your credentialing journey.

Keep a look out for email communication from an Aspire representative and thank you for considering Aspire!

• 1. Non-Credentialed- transcripts, passing test scores, intern eligibility letters.
• 2. Credentialing Program- transcripts, passing test scores, appeasement letter.
• 3. Intern Credential- transcripts, passing test scores, intern program documentation.
• 4. Preliminary Credential- upload copy of your credential and/or include your credential number.
• 5. Clear Credential- upload a copy of your credential and/or include your credential number.

Aspire Public Schools operates a network of high-performing, college preparatory charter schools serving TK-12 scholars in communities across California. Founded in 1998—in an effort to transform the inequitable racial, social, and gender outcomes that our communities persist through—Aspire is one of the largest and most forward-thinking open-enrollment public charter school systems in the nation.

Our purpose is to prepare our scholars for success in college, career, and life. At Aspire, we set a foundation for our scholars to gain knowledge, skills, and power to access and make choices for their families and post-secondary lives. Every day, our community of students, families, teachers and staff comes together to learn, work, and play in an environment grounded in our values of Bienestar (Well-Being), Culture of Belonging, Community Partnership, Agency & Self-Determination, and Joy.

The Transitional Kindergarten (TK) Teacher provides high quality instruction within a small, nontraditional preschool environment where every student is known and valued as an individual; serve students in transitional kindergarten; uphold the mission and values of Aspire Public Schools and contribute to our goal that every student in California has access to a high quality public education. Some Transitional Kindergarten Teachers teach solely TK students, while others teach a combination of TK and Kindergarten depending on the year, school, and enrollment.

• Establish a culture of high expectations that includes the shared belief that every student will attend college.
• Be knowledgeable about current ideas, trends, methods, programs, and materials related to early childhood and preschool education.
• Plan and implement a developmentally appropriate program geared to transitional kindergarten children in order to bridge the preschool and kindergarten worlds.
• Provide a safe and quality environment that appropriately meets the social, emotional, physical and cognitive needs of young children.
• Instruct and support all students, including those that have been historically marginalized, in an inclusive learning environment.
• Create lessons for access using a universal design for learning framework.
• Develop and implement lesson plans and classroom activities aligned with California State Standards and Aspire Instructional Guidelines.
• Assess students regularly and analyze student results; refine and differentiate classroom instruction based on assessment data and student needs.
• Collaborate with colleagues to improve instructional practices throughout the school; share best practices.
• Communicate regularly with students and their families about classroom activities and student progress.
• Involve parents and guardians as partners in their students’ education.
• Manage and support student behavior using positive behavior strategies to ensure every student is fully engaged.
• Actively participate in professional development activities, and work closely with lead teachers, support staff, principal, and instructional coaches.
• Maintain accurate student records including attendance.
• Identify unique student needs and…