QUALIFICATIONS Must have a valid California Teaching Credential with appropriate authorizations in grade levels and areas assigned. TK is not considered a preschool program and must be taught by an educator who holds one of the following credentials: Multiple Subject PK-3 Early Childhood Education (ECE) Specialist Instruction Credentials (Preschool through Grade 3) General Kindergarten-Primary (K-3) General Elementary (K-8) Standard Early Childhood (P-3) Standard Elementary Specialist Instruction Credential in Early Childhood Education California Education Code (EC) 48000(g), requires credentialed teachers who are first assigned to a TK classroom after July 1, 2025 to have one of the following by August 1, 2025: At least (24) units in early childhood education, or childhood development, or both Professional experience in a classroom setting with preschool age children comparable to the 24 units of education described in bullet 1 (comparability determined by the local employing agency) Child Development Teacher Permit issued by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing Must have a CLAD, BCLAD, or EL Authorization Team player with a demonstrated ability to initiate and maintain effective and cooperative professional relationships. Strong organizational skills; a self-starter who can prioritize and multi-task