Transitional Kindergarten / Kindergarten Teacher

Live Oak School District

Santa Cruz, CA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$57,461–$103,800 Per Year
SKILLS
Child Development, Develop Methodologies, Early Childhood Education, English Language, Interpersonal Skills, Kindergarten, Leadership, Materials Management, Multilingual, Record Keeping, Spanish Language, Team Player, Training/Teaching
LOCATION
Santa Cruz, CA
POSTED
11 days ago

Transitional Kindergarten / Kindergarten Teacher at Live Oak Elementary School District

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Application Deadline

7/31/2026 12:00 AM Pacific

Date Posted

7/13/2026

Contact

Anisa Muniz

Number of Openings

1

Salary

Pay Range

$57,461 - $103,800 Annually

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Stipends available: $1,500 Masters, $1,500 Spanish Bilingual + Comprehensive benefit package

Length of Work Year

26/27 School Year

Employment Type

Full Time

About the Employer

Welcome to Live Oak School District! Our mission is to empower, inspire and ensure equitable opportunities for every student to thrive. We teach and nurture the whole child in an academically rigorous, collaborative and innovative environment. The Live Oak School District was established in 1872 and currently serves approximately 1,700 students in three elementary schools, one middle school, one K-8 independent charter school, and one alternative school. The student population is 50% Hispanic, 31% White, 19% Other, 30% English learner, and 60% Socioeconomically disadvantaged.

Job Summary

Job Summary

We are looking for a talented and committed Transitional Kindergarten/Kindergarten Teacher. If you have a great attitude, a growth mindset, and a focus on providing exceptional customer service, this position is for you! Live Oak School District accepts all years of teaching experience for placement on the salary schedule.

Job Description / Essential Elements: Print

The classroom teacher is responsible for establishing standards of expected student progress in each area of study and for developing techniques for assessment of that progress; have complete classroom control and develop a suitable learning environment; supervision of materials, volunteer and para-professionals; accurate record keeping. This person will be expected to contribute to the development and achievement of District goals and school programs through active participation on teacher and parent committees, offering leadership in school and professional activities and maintaining effective, ethical, interpersonal relationships.

Requirements / Qualifications

Materials: Resume Multiple Subject Teaching Credential + • At least 24 units in early childhood education (provide transcripts), childhood development, or both • Child Development Teacher Permit issued by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing Or PK-3 Early Childhood Education (ECE) Specialist Instruction Credential EL Authorization 3 Letters of Recommendation Copy of Credential(s) You may include additional information if desired.

Requirements / Qualifications

Materials: Resume Multiple Subject Teaching Credential + • At least 24 units in early childhood education (provide transcripts), childhood development, or both • Child Development Teacher Permit issued by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing Or PK-3 Early Childhood Education (ECE) Specialist Instruction Credential EL Authorization 3 Letters of Recommendation Copy of Credential(s) You may include additional information if desired.

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