We are currently accepting applications for the 2026-27 school year.
- Establish a culture of high expectations that includes the shared belief that every student will attend college.
- To 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 collaborate with team members to effectively address those needs.
- Support students with toileting needs.
- Support the mission, vision, and core values of Aspire Public Schools.
- Perform other related duties as required and assigned.
- Knowledge of early childhood education philosophies and practices
- Knowledge of child cognitive development and various learning styles
- Knowledge of subject matter, including California State Standards, CCSS, and subject-specific frameworks
- Ability and willingness to implement Aspire Instructional Guidelines and Best Practices
- Ability to analyze qualitative and quantitative student data
- Ability and willingness to reflect and improve instructional practices
- Ability to collaborate with colleagues, parents and community
- Ability to work in a school environment
- Computer and Internet search skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Valid California Multiple Subject Teaching Credential required AND at least one of the following:
- (1) transcripts verifying at least 24 units in early childhood education or child development, or both;
- (2) a letter on letterhead verifying professional teaching experience in a classroom setting with preschool-aged children (including teaching pre-school, TK and K and 1st grade) that a local educational agency (LEA) deems comparable to 24 units; or
- (3) evidence of a valid Child Development Teacher Permit issued from the Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC):
- Permit options: Child Development Teacher Permit, Child Development Master Teacher Permit, Child Development Site Supervisor Permit, or the Child Development Program Director Permit
- English Language Learner Authorization required
- NCLB Highly Qualified
- 1+ year working with students in early education as a teacher, teacher intern or teaching assistant preferred
- Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces.
- Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
- Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
- Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned.
- Communicating with others to exchange information.
- Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
- Work authorization requirements:
- Clear the Department of Justice background screening
- Authorized to work in the United States
- Provide health (TB) clearance (most update every four years)
Compensation:
Aspire Public Schools is dedicated to our teammate's well-being! In addition to a competitive base salary that is benchmarked against local districts and charter schools, we offer employees exceptional benefits, including paid time off, 100% core health benefits coverage on select plans, life insurance/long-term disability, participation in a CA state retirement plan, tuition reimbursement plan, and adoption assistance program.
Our salary schedule based on years of experience for this position type is $71,000- $130,000 for the 26-27 school year.
Aspire Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. Aspire promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans.
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