u/Apprehensive_Alps143

California teachers, I’d love your advice.
I accepted and signed a contract in May to teach 3rd grade at a charter school. My contract doesn’t specifically list a grade level, and I’m genuinely grateful for the opportunity.
When I interviewed, it was for K–2, and Kindergarten has always been my dream grade. I recently noticed the same school posted new K–2 openings on EdJoin, so it made me wonder if it would be okay to ask my principal if a Kindergarten position is available.
I’d make it clear that if it’s not possible, I’m more than happy to stay in 3rd grade. I don’t want to come across as ungrateful or unprofessional so I just figured it couldn’t hurt to ask.
Would you ask, or should I leave it alone?

Have you noticed that many school districts in Southern California don’t hire a lot of multiple subject (K-6) teachers? I don’t really see any on edjoin and whenever I do apply I’m barely called for interviews. I was wondering if anyone else felt the same or knew why it’s been this way?