Transitioning Kindergarten Teacher

Aspire Public Schools•East Palo Alto, CA

13d

About The Position

Aspire Public Schools – Bay Area is now accepting applications for the 2026–2027 school year! We are seeking passionate educators to join our team of dedicated teachers. This posting is not for an immediate opening, but ensures you’ll be considered as positions become available. Aspire Public Schools operates a network of high-performing, college preparatory charter schools serving TK-12 scholars in communities across California. Founded in 1998—in an effort to transform the inequitable racial, social, and gender outcomes that our communities persist through—Aspire is one of the largest and most forward-thinking open-enrollment public charter school systems in the nation. Our purpose is to prepare our scholars for success in college, career, and life. At Aspire, we set a foundation for our scholars to gain knowledge, skills, and power to access and make choices for their families and post-secondary lives. Every day, our community of students, families, teachers and staff comes together to learn, work, and play in an environment grounded in our values of Bienestar (Well-Being), Culture of Belonging, Community Partnership, Agency & Self-Determination, and Joy.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
Valid Multiple Subject Teaching Credential required
English Language Learner Authorization required
TK positions only - One of the following: Child Development Teacher Permit issued by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing, At least 24 units of college coursework completed in early childhood education, or child development, or both, Professional experience in a classroom setting with TK students comparable to the 24 units of education described above (as determined by Aspire)
Knowledge of subject matter, including State Standards and subject-specific frameworks
Knowledge of child cognitive development and various learning styles
Ability to analyze qualitative and quantitative student data
Ability and willingness to reflect and improve instructional practices

Nice To Haves

1+ year working with students as a teacher, teacher intern, or teaching assistant preferred

Responsibilities

Establish a culture of high expectations that includes the shared belief that every student will attend college
Develop and implement lesson plans and classroom activities aligned with California State Standards and Aspire Instructional Guidelines
Assess students regularly and refine and differentiate classroom instruction based on assessment data and student needs
Communicate regularly with students and families and involve families as partners in their child’s education
Identify unique student needs and collaborate with team members to effectively address those needs and improve instructional practices throughout the school
Actively participate in professional development activities, and work closely with lead teachers, principal, and instructional coaches