Transitional Kindergarten (TK) Teacher Pool 2026-2027 at La Mesa-Spring Valley School District Print Application Deadline 10/4/2026 11:55 PM Pacific Date Posted 9/3/2026 Contact Charmaine Lawson Number of Openings Not Specified Salary Pay dependent on experience Add'l Salary Info Appropriate Placement on the Certificated Salary Schedule Length of Work Year 186 Work Days Employment Type Full Time About the Employer 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. View Job Description Requirements / Qualifications 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, 2026, with a commitment to complete additional units to ensure a cumulative total of 12 ECE/CD units by June 30, 2027. OR 3. A Child Development teacher permit issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC). In addition to required documents, all applicants must upload a completed TK Credential Requirement Form.

To access supplemental form:

1. Copy and paste the following link: http://tinyurl.com/TK-Requirements 2. Print document 3. Complete Application Affidavit 4. Scan and upload to Edjoin Application Answers to Supplemental Questions (http://tinyurl.com/TK-Requirements) Copy of Transcript (Attach a copy of unofficial transcripts for all coursework) Credential Copy (Attach a copy of teaching credential) English Learner Authorization (Attach a screenshot of CTC Authorizations) Letter of Introduction Letter(s) of Recommendation (Attach two (2) letters of recommendation) Resume Multiple Subject Teaching Credential - General Subjects Child Development Permit - Teacher OR Other (24 Units in Early Childhood Education and/or Childhood Development) OR Other (Professional Experience comparable to the 24 units of Early Childhood/Child Development ) Requirements / Qualifications 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, 2026, with a commitment to complete additional units to ensure a cumulative total of 12 ECE/CD units by June 30, 2027. OR 3. A Child Development teacher permit issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC). In addition to required documents, all applicants must upload a completed TK Credential Requirement Form.

To access supplemental form:

1. Copy and paste the following link: http://tinyurl.com/TK-Requirements 2. Print document 3. Complete Application Affidavit 4. Scan and upload to Edjoin Application Answers to Supplemental Questions (http://tinyurl.com/TK-Requirements) Copy of Transcript (Attach a copy of unofficial transcripts for all coursework) Credential Copy (Attach a copy of teaching credential) English Learner Authorization (Attach a screenshot of CTC Authorizations) Letter of Introduction Letter(s) of Recommendation (Attach two (2) letters of recommendation) Resume Multiple Subject Teaching Credential - General Subjects Child Development Permit - Teacher OR Other (24 Units in Early Childhood Education and/or Childhood Development) OR Other (Professional Experience comparable to the 24 units of Early Childhood/Child Development ) Comments and Other Information Please upload all required documents before submitting, as failure to do so could cause you to be screened out of the eligible applicant pool. Documents must be attached to your application and cannot be emailed to Human Resources. Comments and Other Information Please upload all required documents before submitting, as failure to do so could cause you to be screened out of the eligible applicant pool. Documents must be attached to your application and cannot be emailed to Human Resources. Links Related To This Job 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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