PART-TIME TK-8 Principal - Jefferson Elementary School District 2026-2027 School Year

Job Summary

Jefferson Elementary School District is a one room rural school in picturesque south San Benito County. Inland from Monterey, 35 miles south of Hollister, and adjacent to Pinnacles National Monument, the school serves a diverse K-8 student population, average enrollment 5-8 students. Current enrollment is 6 students. Staff include a full-time certificated teacher, and a full time instructional aide.

Most area residents own or work on local ranches or are employed by Pinnacles National Monument. The school enjoys active parent and community support. In a time of fiscal instability, crowded classrooms, and increasingly limited instructional programs, Jefferson offers a small multi-age environment with financial stability, ideally suited for a teacher with vision and creativity, a talent for multi-age teaching, and eager for a challenge.

This is not a position for a beginning teacher, but rather a teacher with an established record of instructional leadership, knowledge of K-8 standards across the curriculum, ability to differentiate instruction, and a desire to develop administrative skills.

Requirements

/ Qualifications MATERIALS REQUIRED: * Certificated Application (click on red apply button) * Resume * (2) Letters of recommendation * Letter of Introduction Please note: Incomplete applications may not be considered **CPR certification will be required and will be provided by the district. Comments and Other Information Jefferson Elementary School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, citizenship status, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, medical condition, political activities or affiliations, or military or veteran status pursuant to the California Code.

Jefferson Elementary School District will make reasonable efforts in recruitment and examination process to accommodate applicants with disabilities. If you need an accommodation, please call (831) 389-4593.