JOB TITLE: Elementary – Transitional Kinder Teacher

STATUS: Full Time (Exempt)

REPORTS TO: Campus Director & Coordinator

ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW

Vaughn Next Century Learning Center (“Vaughn”), located in Pacoima, is a large urban public school within the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). Since the early 1970s, low student achievement had been a pattern. In 1993, tired of being helpless and hopeless, Vaughn became the first conversion charter school in the nation and was authorized by LAUSD. The charter was renewed most recently in 2018. Vaughn has over 25 years of experience as a successful independent charter school serving the district’s low-income students. This previously failing elementary public school is now a full-service, community-based, K-12th charter school that assures all students are college/career ready, digitally literate, and globally competent. 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the direction of the Administrator/Coordinator, the responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Plans and implements lessons in elementary content areas

• Collaborates and co-teaches with grade level team

• Utilizes different instructional strategies based on student needs

• Develops and utilizes various assessments to guide student instruction

• Maintains a safe, nurturing, and structured classroom environment

• Is able to integrate course of study with literature, hands-on activities and technology

• Has a working knowledge of basic computer applications, interactive boards and technology available in the classroom

• Participates in grade level meetings

• Participates in staff development

• Participates in Governing Committees

• Participates in SST and IEP meetings

• Communicates with support staff, administrators, team teachers and parents about student progress

• Completes and updates paperwork to ensure that student records are current

• Is willing to work beyond the parameters of a regular school day to assure the success of the program

• Desires to work closely with students, colleagues and community in modeling and teaching the values of Vaughn Next Century Learning Center

• Additional duties may be assigned

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

SALARY/BENEFITS

• $67,704.00 - $115,828.51

• 184 days of work per year

• 10 Sick Days per year (accrued on a per payroll basis)

• Eligible for competitive health benefits (medical, dental, vision)

• 100% employer covered life insurance

• 100% employer covered long-term disability insurance

• Access to Vaughn Perks, an employee benefits hub with access to discounts and services

• CalSTRS contribution for CalSTRS-eligible positions

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Upon receiving an offer of employment:  

• Must pass a criminal background check (Live Scan) with the Department of Justice (DOJ) 

• Must provide a Tuberculosis skin test (Mantoux) clearance within 60 days of employment

• Will be assigned mandated state training to be completed prior to the first day of employment 

Vaughn Next Century Learning Center does not discriminate on the basis of race, religious creed, color, ethnic or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniformed service member status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, pregnancy, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected basis under the law. Equal opportunity shall be provided to all employees and applicants in every aspect of personnel policy and practice. Vaughn does not discriminate against persons with disabilities who, with reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of the job in question.