TK/Kindergarten Teacher - River Ridge Elementary School #1230

Gateway Unified School District; Redding; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Gateway Unified School District in Redding, CA seeks a SELF-CONTAINED CLASSROOM TEACHER for grades K-8. The role requires a valid California Teaching Credential and involves delivering lessons across core subjects, planning differentiated instruction, and maintaining a positive classroom environment.

Salary is based on 184 workdays with Master and Doctorate stipends, plus retirement and health benefits. The district prioritizes collaboration with staff and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Required: An appropriate California Teaching Credential.

Responsibilities

• Teaches K–8 reading, language arts, social studies, math, science, health, art, PE and music.
• Instructs pupils in citizenship and state-mandated subjects.
• Develops lesson plans and provides individualized/small group instruction.
• Maintains pupil behavior standards for a functional learning atmosphere.
• Evaluates pupil progress and communicates with parents.

Skills

Differentiation strategies

PLC collaboration

Reading/writing across the curriculum

Content area integration

Education

California Teaching Credential

Job description

Job Description / Essential Elements

Gateway Unified School District

SELF-CONTAINED CLASSROOM TEACHER ~ GRADES K-8

Definition

100% time provides an educational program for pupils in grades K-8 or a combination class and assists in other school programs as assigned.

Directly Responsible To

Site Administrator or Designee.

Immediate Subordinates

Any assigned Classified Staff.

Essential Functions

• Teaches reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, health, art, physical education and music to pupils, utilizing course of study adopted by the Board of Trustees, along with other appropriate learning activities.
• Instructs pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.
• Provides planned learning experiences in order to motivate pupils and best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Evaluates pupil’s academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, prepares progress reports and communicates with parents on the individual pupil’s progress.
• Identifies pupil needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude and learning problems.
• Creates a functional and attractive environment for learning through displays, bulletin boards and interest centers.
• Maintains professional competence through inservice education activities provided by the district and/or self-selected professional growth activities.
• Participates cooperatively with the appropriate administrator to develop the method by which he/she will be evaluated in conformance with district guidelines.
• Performs basic attendance accounting and business services as required.
• Assists in the selection of instructional materials, supplies and maintains required inventory records.
• Insures a comfortable room environment.
• Supervises pupils in out-of-classroom extra curricular activities during the assigned work day.
• Administers student assessment in accordance with District and State testing programs.
• Participates in District Curriculum committees and other Staff Development Programs.
• Participates in faculty committees and the sponsorship of pupil activities.
• Plans and coordinates the work of paraprofessionals as required.
• Participates in district sponsored school activities and events including but not limited to Back to School Night, Open House, Home School Club events, etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk; sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and peripheral vision. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Qualifications

• An appropriate California Teaching Credential.

Desired Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Teacher.
• Demonstrated success with pupil and staff relationship.

Requirements / Qualifications

CERTIFICATED VACANCY FOR THE 2026-2027:

TK/Kindergarten Teacher - River Ridge Elementary School

***All verifiable years of service will be credited***

Salary

Based on 184 workdays

$57,466. - $119,669.

Master Degree Stipend - $1,500.

Doctorate Degree Stipend - $1,500.

Includes contribution to a retirement system and access to health, dental, and vision benefits with District contribution.

• Special qualifications including knowledge, skills & abilities:
• Experience with, and willingness to participate in collaboration/PLC's.
• Experience of differentiation strategies; grouping students.
• Experience with content area integration and reading/writing across the curriculum.

Applicant MUST POSSESS a valid California Teaching Credential authorizing service in the assignment, including CLAD certification.

Additional Documents

• Copy of Credential (or statement regarding the status of your credential).
• Verification of California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST).
• Transcripts of ALL college work.

Documentation Of These Requirements MUST Accompany The Application.

PROCEDURE: The selection process will include an appraisal of individual applications and personal resumes. Candidates receiving the highest ratings will be selected for interview. (Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted).

Pre-hire Requirements For The Selected Applicant

• Background Check & Fingerprint Clearance (will be required to pay a fingerprint processing fee);
• Physical Assessment Exam;
• Keenan Safe Schools Training;
• TB Test.

Comments And Other Information

The Gateway Unified School District (GUSD) is committed to equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. The hiring process and employment shall be free from discrimination based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, actual or potential, family, or marital status, or the exclusion of any person because of pregnancy or related conditions, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, or genetic information; the perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

Section 504 Reasonable Accommodation

Director of Student Services

Contact

4411 Mountain Lakes Blvd,

Redding, CA 96003, [phone]

Title IX Coordinator: Director of Human Resources

4411 Mountain Lakes Blvd,

Redding, CA 96003, [phone]