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Elementary Teacher for 2026 - 2027 School Year (Interns May Apply)
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What they do
An Elementary School Teacher teaches elementary school students, usually children ages 5 - 11 who are in kindergarten through fifth or sixth grade, in a public or private school. Teaches all subjects, including reading, writing, math, social studies and science, to one class throughout the school year. Plans curriculum and assesses student progress, manages student behavior and communicates with school parents. May specialize in teaching music, art or physical education, or teach students that are learning English, or work with students with learning disabilities or emotional and behavioral disorders.
$81,223 / year median in California
+2% projected growth
Job Description
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Credential required: Valid Multiple Subject Comments and Other Information The application process is paperless, we will not accept paper applications for this position. Letter of interest, resume, copy of credential or letter from the university verifying date of credential program completion, and letters of recommendation also need to be submitted online as attachments. Please do not e-mail any of these items to the Personnel Department.EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER NONDISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT
We do not discriminate against or tolerate the harassment of employees or job applicants on the basis of their actual or perceived sex, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, or gender or sexual orientation. Physically or mentally disabled employees or applicants may request reasonable accommodation. Lodi Unified School District Maintains a Tobacco Free Workplace. Lodi Unified Application Deadline 10/31/2026 11:59 PM Pacific Date Posted 8/7/2026 Contact Christina Lovato Number of Openings Not Specified Salary Pay dependent on experience Add'l Salary Info $66,937 - $124,761 (2025-2026 Salary Schedule) (+ $2,130.05 for MA, MFA, MSW, MS, M.B.A., M.Ed, or $3,834.09 for Ph.D, Ed.D, Dr. of Science, Juris Doctorate) Partially paid benefits. Length of Work Year 2026 - 2027 School Year Employment Type Full Time