Child Development Teacher 10-Month, Inclusion Classroom-Buchanan Elementary School, 2026/27 School Year

Child Development Teacher 10-Month, Inclusion Classroom-Buchanan Elementary School, 2026/27 School Year at Murrieta Valley Unified School District Print Application Deadline 5/26/2026 4:00 PM Pacific Date Posted 5/19/2026 Contact Kia Park Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay dependent on experience Add'l Salary Info $44,419 - $70,798 MVUSD will recognize up to 7 years of full-time experience for initial salary placement. Length of Work Year 184 Duty Days (prorated upon date of hire) Employment Type Full Time About the Employer Welcome to the Murrieta Valley Unified School District, a 2018 California Exemplary School District! Thank you for your interest in joining MVUSD, a student-centered district of choice in south Riverside County. We proudly educate over 21,000 students from preschool through high school with rigorous academic programs designed to help every student succeed. We inspire students to participate in our highly acclaimed visual and performing arts programs, championship athletic programs and nationally recognized student activity programs. Highly qualified teachers and staff provide a world-class education that integrates academic and vocational skills and prepares students for the challenges and opportunities of a competitive global society. The district also offers adult and community education, early childhood education, child care and a parent center. MVUSD strives to recruit and retain the very best candidates who will inspire every student to think, to learn, to achieve, to care. View Job Description Requirements / Qualifications A valid California Child Development Teacher Permit or higher issued by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) is preferred.

Alternative Qualification Options:

Candidates who do not possess the preferred permit may qualify if they meet all the requirements under Option 1 or Option 2 below, which are the minimum qualifications to apply for the CTC Child Development Teacher Permit. Option 1: Education and Experience

• 24 semester units in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or Child Development, which must include courses in the three core areas: Curriculum (CUR) Child, Family, and Community (CFC) Child Growth and Development (CGD)
• 16 semester units in General Education, including one course in each of the following areas: English Social Science Math or Science Humanities
• 175 days of verifiable experience working in a childcare or development program within the last four years. (Experience must consist of at least three hours per day.) Option 2: Degree Pathway
• Associate's degree or higher in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or Child Development.
• 3 semester or 4 quarter units of supervised field experience.

If you meet the requirements for Option 1 or 2, you qualify to apply for a Child Development Teacher Permit. Successful candidates will be required to obtain this permit shortly after hire. If you are intern eligible for the PK-3 Early Childhood Education Specialist Instruction Credential, please upload your official internship eligibility letter with your application.

Important Reminders:

~Ensure all required documents and credentials are included in your application. ~Incomplete applications will not be considered. ~Regularly check your email and EDJOIN account for updates and communications regarding your application status.

• Due to state licensing requirements in the early childhood program, applicants hired for this position will be required to provide proof of Pertussis and Measles immunizations.

Copy of Transcript Credential Copy Letter of Introduction Letter(s) of Recommendation (2 current letters from evaluating administrators) Resume Requirements / Qualifications A valid California Child Development Teacher Permit or higher issued by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) is preferred.

Alternative Qualification Options:

Candidates who do not possess the preferred permit may qualify if they meet all the requirements under Option 1 or Option 2 below, which are the minimum qualifications to apply for the CTC Child Development Teacher Permit. Option 1: Education and Experience

• 24 semester units in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or Child Development, which must include courses in the three core areas: Curriculum (CUR) Child, Family, and Community (CFC) Child Growth and Development (CGD)
• 16 semester units in General Education, including one course in each of the following areas: English Social Science Math or Science Humanities
• 175 days of verifiable experience working in a childcare or development program within the last four years. (Experience must consist of at least three hours per day.) Option 2: Degree Pathway
• Associate's degree or higher in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or Child Development.
• 3 semester or 4 quarter units of supervised field experience.

If you meet the requirements for Option 1 or 2, you qualify to apply for a Child Development Teacher Permit. Successful candidates will be required to obtain this permit shortly after hire. If you are intern eligible for the PK-3 Early Childhood Education Specialist Instruction Credential, please upload your official internship eligibility letter with your application.

Important Reminders:

~Ensure all required documents and credentials are included in your application. ~Incomplete applications will not be considered. ~Regularly check your email and EDJOIN account for updates and communications regarding your application status.

• Due to state licensing requirements in the early childhood program, applicants hired for this position will be required to provide proof of Pertussis and Measles immunizations.

Copy of Transcript Credential Copy Letter of Introduction Letter(s) of Recommendation (2 current letters from evaluating administrators) Resume Comments and Other Information This position is partnered with a Special Education Teacher to co-manage the classroom and provide an inclusive learning environment. Comments and Other Information This position is partnered with a Special Education Teacher to co-manage the classroom and provide an inclusive learning environment. Links Related To This Job Murrieta Valley USD Main webpage View Other Job Desc. / Ess. Elem. CalSTRS Links Not all postings qualify for CalSTRS. Informational Only. CalSTRS Info for New Educators

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