Transitional Kindergarten Child Development and Child Care Teacher (La Crescenta Elementary)

Glendale Unified School District; California; On-site; USD 27,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Glendale Unified School District in La Crescenta seeks a Transitional Kindergarten Child Development and Child Care Teacher for La Crescenta Elementary. The role supports a developmentally appropriate program, supervising students and delivering an enriching learning experience in a contracted program.

Qualified candidates hold a Child Development Teacher Permit or higher and can collaborate with teachers, assistants, and families.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Child Development Teacher Permit or higher.
• Knowledge of developmental needs of preschool/elementary students.
• Ability to differentiate activities to meet learning needs.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.
• Ability to collaborate with educational partners.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements developmentally appropriate curriculum leading to educational, social, and emotional growth.
• Conducts assessments and uses data to plan learning environments.
• Communicates with families regularly and conducts parent conferences when appropriate.
• Demonstrates positive discipline methods aligned with District policy.
• Maintains supervision of all children and addresses individual needs.
• Ensures safe, clean environment adhering to program quality standards.

Skills

Curriculum development

Effective communication

Differentiated instruction

Collaboration with partners

English proficiency

Education

Child Development Teacher Permit or higher

Job description

Transitional Kindergarten Child Development and Child Care Teacher (La Crescenta Elementary) JobID: 439

• Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/ Teacher, CDCC (186 day)
• Date Posted: 6/11/2025
• Date Available: 2025-26 School Year

DESCRIPTION

Under the direction of the Program Supervisor, supervises students and provides a safe and enriching expanded learning/child care program in accordance with the requirements of District approved contracted programs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Develops and implements developmentally appropriate curriculum that leads to educational, social, and emotional growth.
• Conducts formal and informal assessments and uses student assessment data, to plan the learning environment and activities.
• Communicates with families on a regular basis, including conducting parent conferences when appropriate.
• Demonstrates effective, positive discipline methods that are respectful of the child and that follow District policy.
• Ensures supervision of all children at all times and provides for the individual needs of each child (behaviorally, medically, etc.).
• Ensures a safe and clean environment according to program quality standards and adheres to all safety rules for both staff and students.
• Provides guidance and direction to education assistants for program quality.
• Works collaboratively with teachers, education assistants, administrators, non-teaching staff, and parents.
• Models professional conduct with the community, parents, children, colleagues, and administrators.
• Maintains appropriate records and documentation.
• Maintains confidentiality.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Credential: Must hold a Child Development Teacher Permit or higher

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

• Knowledge of the developmental needs of preschool/elementary school students, including an understanding of appropriate behavior management strategies.
• Knowledge of and ability to implement an engaging and enriching program for elementary students.
• Ability to differentiate activities to meet the learning needs of all students.
• Ability to communicate effectively by providing clear, concise directions using appropriate and professional language.
• Ability to listen without bias and provide appropriate feedback.
• Ability to demonstrate proficiency in written and oral English.
• Knowledge of methods for effective collaboration and the ability to work collaboratively with all educational partners.
• Ability to work effectively with all racial, ethnic, linguistic, economic, and disability groups.
• Demonstrate understanding, patience, and approachability toward students, parents, and colleagues.

SUPERVISION

Under the supervision of the Program Supervisor

WORK YEAR

186 days or 225 days, depending on the contract.

SALARY SCHEDULE

$27,340.00 - $58,915.00 Annually. Per the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Glendale Unified School District and the Glendale Teachers Association, this position aligns with salary schedule G or H, depending on the number of days in the work year, verifiable years of prior service, and educational history verified through an official transcript from an accredited university or college.