Principal - Summer STEAM Academies (To be filled within District)

Bakersfield City School DistrictPosted Oct 8, 2026

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District Context and Commitment Located in the heart of Kern County, the Bakersfield City School District ("BCSD") is committed to providing safe, welcoming, and inclusive learning environments across the entire organization. We serve a diverse community of students and families and are guided by a deep commitment to equity, access, and excellence in education.

BCSD values and respects every member of its community. We are dedicated to upholding the law, honoring the dignity of all individuals, and fostering a culture where students, families, and staff feel safe, supported, and heard. We seek employees who demonstrate a strong commitment to ethical decision-making, professionalism, and accountability, and who consistently act with integrity in service of our students and community.

Employees in BCSD are expected to model high standards of conduct, ensure compliance with all legal requirements, and contribute to a culture of trust, respect, and continuous improvement. PRINCIPAL � SUMMER STEAM ACADEMIES To be filled from within the District Dates: June 2, 2027 � June 30, 2027 (Tuesday, June 1 is a mandatory professional development training and student orientation.)

Elementary K-2 (ESY PreK/K-2) School Locations: Eissler, Fletcher, Garza (DI), Harding, Mc. Kinley, and Noble Elementary 3-6 (ESY 3-6) School Locations: Cato, Chipman, Compton, Emerson, Sierra (DI), and Washington Summer Elementary Principal Duty Hours: 7:30 A.M. � 12:30 P.M. 5 hours per day, 5 days per week Junior High 7-8 (ESY 7-8) Locations: Sequoia and Sierra (DI) Summer Junior High Principal Duty Hours: 8:20 A.

M. � 1:20 P.M. 5 hours per day, 5 days per week All site locations are tentative and subject to change based on availability, student enrollment, and program needs. All sites will host Summer Learning Camps for both general and special education students. Pay Rate: Current Principal hourly rate Requirements: Current Administrative Credential or Certificate of Eligibility for Administrative Services Application Deadline: October 21, 2026 The BCSD Summer Learning Camps will provide continued access to Literacy, Mathematics and STEAM instructional supports as well as support the Social Emotional development of students.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Some positions may require proof of privately owned automobile insurance and the possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle operator's license. Fingerprint clearance by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice is a condition of appointment after all other required job conditions have been met.

Must present verification of completion of Child Abuse Mandated Reporter training or obtain verification within six (6) weeks of hire and annually thereafter, as required by the California Child Abuse Neglect Reporting Act. The Bakersfield City School District wishes to thank all applicants for their interest in this position.

Positions may be re advertised or application deadlines extended at the discretion of the District. Unless otherwise notified by the District, applications received in response to this bulletin will be considered for available District positions in this classification during the current school year. Those meeting minimum qualifications, including passage of required tests, will remain active during this time.

Applicants will not be individually notified of their application status. AB2534 and SB848 Effective January 1, 2025, Assembly Bill (AB2534) and January 1, 2026, Senate Bill (SB848), mandates all certificated and classified applicants provide a complete and accurate list of every school district, county office of education, charter school, and/or state special school (Local Educational Agencies (LEA)) where the applicant has previously worked, regardless of the length of service, including full-time, part-time and substitute employment.

If multiple LEAs are within the same district, only the district information is required. Failure to disclose any previous educational employment and/or providing false information in a job application may result in the disqualification of your application. Any candidates contacting, directly or indirectly, any member of the Board of Education and/or administration with the intention of influencing their or another candidates selection to any administrative position shall be disqualified without recourse.

The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract expressed or implied and any of the provisions contained herein may be modified or revoked without notice. NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY The Bakersfield City School District (BCSD) is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education and in employment.

BCSD prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis and/or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics of age, ethnicity or race, which is inclusive of traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles, such as braids, locks, and twists, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, immigration status, ethnic group identifications, religion, pregnancy, marital status, parental status, physical disability, mental disability, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, medical information, genetic information, homelessness, foster status, military veteran status, political affiliation or any other basis prohibited by California state and federal nondiscrimination laws consistent with Education Code 200, 220 and 234.

1, Penal Code 422.55, Government Code 11135, Section 504, and Title IX. Not all bases of discrimination will apply to both education services and employment. If you believe you, or your student, have been subjected to discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying you should contact your school site principal and/or the District's Chief Equity Compliance Officer, Section 504 Coordinator, and Title IX Coordinator, Amanda Robinson, by phone at (661) 631-4663, by email at robinsona@bcsd.

com, or in person at 1300 Baker Street, Bakersfield, CA 93305. Copies of BCSD's Uniform Complaint policy, Sexual Harassment policy, and Nondiscrimination policies are available upon request.

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