NOTICE OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The Elma School District is accepting applications for the following certificated position:

2025-2026

1.0 FTE

Transitional Kindergarten Teacher

Date Posted: September 04, 2025

Close Date: September 11, 2025

Category: Certificated

ETO Salary Schedule Range:

· *64,711.58 - $122,591.66

Benefits Include:

Twelve (12) Days of Sick Leave per school year
Two (2) Personal Leave Days per school year
Washington Paid Family Medical Leave
Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS)
DCP – Deferred Compensation Program

Medical; Dental; Vision; Basic Life; AD&D; LTD Insurance; FSA, and DCAP, VEBA)

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Transitional Kindergarten is intended for children not yet five by August 31. It is a program for students who don’t have access to high-quality early learning experiences prior to kindergarten. The Transitional Kindergarten program is fully integrated into the school building with access to transportation, recess, lunch in the cafeteria, and other aspects of the school day available to regular kindergarten students.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

· Bachelor's degree

· Valid teaching credential or certification in Elementary Education or P-2

· WSP/FBI fingerprint background clearance (fee paid by the employee)

· Previous experience working with young children, preferably in a classroom setting.

· Strong understanding of child development and early learning principles.

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues.

· Ability to create engaging and developmentally appropriate lesson plans.

· Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.

· Patience, creativity, and a genuine passion for teaching young children.

· Knowledge of current educational technology and its application in the classroom is a plus.

Responsibilities:

· Plan, Implement, and evaluate effective classroom instruction with building and district curriculum/programs

· Participate in team planning, programming, and instructional activities focused on improving instructional practices and student learning

· Diagnose and prescribe learning and training programs for individual students based on aptitude, interest, and level to achieve

· Develop instructional goals and objectives to meet teaching assignment

· Utilize district and state standards in developing curriculum

· Recognize individual student’s needs and provide appropriate strategies and interventions

· Foster and maintain a safe, positive learning environment

· Cooperate with building principal and staff in the implementation of comprehensive instructional and activities programs

· Prepare teaching materials and reports (e.g., grades, attendance, anecdotal records, etc.) for the purpose of implementing lesson plans and providing documentation of teacher and student progress

· Communicate effectively with parents and the school community

· Serve as a cooperative member of the instructional team

· Use and integrate educationally relevant technology

· Participate in building and district in-service education/training programs

· Attend building/district meetings and conferences as required

· Know and observe safety procedures; maintain safe working conditions; comply with safety rules and regulations

· Protect the interest of the district regarding pilferage, loss, theft, or abuse of all district vehicles, equipment, and materials

· Other duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the Elma School District

Application Process:

Please visit www.edjobsnw.org and create an account for those interested in the open position.

Required attachments: Cover Letter, Resume, Three (3) Certificated Letters of Recommendation or Reference Forms, Washington State Teaching Certificates with required endorsements, and College Transcripts

Current ETO employees of the Elma School District may submit a letter of interest, must have an updated resume with an Elma School District #68 Job Application on file with Human Resources Officer Susie Arnold