Transitional Kindergarten Elementary School Teacher

Transitional Kindergarten Elementary School Teacher

The Transitional Kindergarten (TK) Teacher provides high-quality instruction and a nurturing learning environment to support the academic, social-emotional, and developmental needs of young learners who are not yet age-eligible for traditional kindergarten. The TK Teacher designs and implements a developmentally appropriate curriculum that bridges preschool and kindergarten, fostering skills in early literacy, numeracy, social interaction, motor development, and self-regulation.

• Plan, implement, and assess daily lessons that are aligned with California Preschool Learning Foundations and Kindergarten Common Core Standards.
• Create a safe, inclusive, and supportive classroom environment that encourages exploration, creativity, and positive social interactions.
• Use a variety of instructional strategies and differentiated approaches to meet the diverse needs of students.
• Support students’ social-emotional growth through modeling, guidance, and structured play.
• Collaborate with grade-level teams, instructional aides, specialists, and families to support student success.
• Maintain effective communication with parents/guardians through conferences, newsletters, and ongoing updates.
• Monitor and assess student progress using appropriate observational and formative assessments.
• Establish and maintain classroom routines, expectations, and positive behavior supports.
• Participate in professional development, staff meetings, and school-wide initiatives.
• Comply with district, state, and federal policies, procedures, and regulations.