Elementary Classroom Teacher

Position Overview

Position Type: Elementary Teacher

Date Posted: 12/19/2025

Location: Multiple Sites (Certificated Only)

Date Available: 08/10/2026

• Valid California Preliminary or Clear California Multiple Subjects Credential
• CLAD / BCLAD / EL Authorization
• Transitional Kindergarten Requirements:
  • 24 semester units of coursework in Child Development (CD) or Early Childhood Education (ECE)
  • Baccalaureate or higher degree in CD or ECE
  • Child Development Teacher Permit issued by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing
  • Three or more years of full‑time teaching experience in transitional kindergarten with preschool‑age children
• Teacher qualification for grades TK‑6 (self‑contained setting)
• Either a valid Child Development Permit or 24 semester units of Early Childhood Education/Child Development, or an official district certification of competency.

• Outside applicants: complete an online application via Frontline and include a letter of interest, resume, three signed letters of recommendation, and verification of credentials. Apply at
• Current temporary and probationary‑zero LMUSD contracted employees: apply as an internal candidate via Frontline.
• Permanent certificated contracted employees: submit a Transfer Request Form 2026‑2027.

184 work days, 1.0 FTE.

Annual entry‑level salary placement from $60,544 to $100,773; prorated based on start date, FTE, and experience.

Health benefits are detailed in the 2026‑2027 Cal/School District plans (plans and rates will be available Spring 2026).

• Teach multiple subjects, including curriculum design, and incorporate critical learning procedures.
• Instruct students in citizenship and basic subject matter as specified in state laws, regulations, and district policies.
• Develop clear and appropriate lesson plans and identify instructional materials.
• Select, design, and organize objectives, strategies, and materials for teaching multiple subjects, incorporating research findings.
• Provide individualized and small‑group instruction, adapt curriculum to student needs, differentiate instruction, and work in inclusive settings.
• Establish and maintain standards of behavior, fostering a positive learning environment.
• Evaluate student academic and social growth, keep records, prepare progress reports, and provide constructive feedback.
• Use data to improve the learning and instruction process.
• Create and maintain an environment that fosters creativity, critical thinking, academic achievement, and lifelong skills.
• Demonstrate competence with new technology and various application packages.
• Interact daily with school staff, maintain positive staff relations.

• Maximize opportunities for student success by building positive mentoring relationships.
• Create a classroom environment reflecting 21st‑century skills and meeting individual needs.
• Serve as a role model for life‑long learning and professional behavior.
• Implement classroom discipline policy and maintain a safe, conducive learning environment.
• Provide additional instruction as required to support student skill development.

• Maintain positive staff relations; collaborate closely with the principal for shared decision‑making.
• Cooperate with other professionals to identify student needs and develop assessments.
• Participate in faculty committees, meetings, and other faculty‑sponsored programs.
• Demonstrate regular and timely attendance.
• Network and foster collegiality, supporting staff and peers.
• Promote a positive image of public education and engage community partners in curriculum development.
• Attend and participate in required in‑service activities.
• Meet deadlines, maintain records, and adhere to district promotion policies.
• Follow district and school policies.

The Lucia Mar Unified School District prohibits unlawful discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sex‑based harassment) or bullying based on actual or perceived characteristics such as race, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, immigration status, ethnicity, age, religion, pregnancy, family or marital status, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, or genetic information. For questions or complaints, contact the Equity Compliance Officer and Title IX Coordinator:
Jennifer Handy, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources at 602 Orchard Street, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420. Phone:  ext. 1190. Email: jennifer.handy. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.