Teach for America: Elementary, Middle, High School (2026-27)

Location Varies; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Oakland Unified School District is seeking passionate educators for the 2026-27 school year across elementary, middle, and high school in Oakland, CA. Immediate start with a commitment to equity, restorative practices, and community engagement.

Positions are full-time with salaries ranging from $62,695.65 to $109,878.22 per year. Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree and a California teaching credential, be eligible to work in the US, and pass a background check.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Eligible for employment in the US and willing to pass a criminal background check.
• Two professional references on file, including one from a previous supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver equitable instruction using standards-based, culturally relevant curriculum.
• Foster a joyful, safe, and liberating classroom environment.
• Regularly assess student progress and use data to guide instruction and personalization.
• Engage with families and the broader Oakland community to support student success.

Skills

US work eligibility

Background check

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Teaching credential

Job description

Teach for America: Elementary, Middle, High School (2026-27)

Oakland Unified School District Location Varies - Oakland, California Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5464265
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Dec 09, 2025 8:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Teach for America PLEASE BE AWARE: This posting is ONLY for individuals who are already participating in the Teach For America program and are actively working to be placed in OUSD. If you are interested in learning more about Teach for America, please use the following link: https://bayarea. teachforamerica.org/homepage If you are not participating in TFA but want to apply to a teaching position in OUSD, please browse the other teacher positions posted on our Jobs Portal. Thanks for your interest in teaching and in OUSD!

OUSD is Hiring Certificated Educators for 2026-27 Now

Learn more about our district at our next hiring event !

We are looking for passionate and dedicated educators to join us in creating joyful, healing and liberatory spaces of learning for Oakland students, families, and communities.

Oakland educators are passionate, equity-focused, and resilient. Oakland Unified is an incredible place to build and develop your career in service of our core values: students first, joy, equity, excellence, integrity, and cultural responsiveness.

Our Mission and Vision

The Oakland Unified School District’s mission is to build a Full Service Community District focused on high academic achievement while serving the whole child, eliminating inequity, and providing each child with excellent teachers, every day.

Our vision is that all OUSD students will find joy in their academic experience while graduating with the skills to ensure they are caring, competent, fully-informed, critical thinkers who are prepared for college, career, and community success.

What we offer teachers:

Oakland Unified has received substantial funding to support Grow Our Own pathway programs including Classified-to-Teacher, our Oakland Teacher Residency and the Salesforce Recruitment & Retention Initiative for Middle Schools programs. We are invested in creating and maintaining affinity spaces for educators that support retention and socio-emotional support. We provide extensive professional development and training for experienced and new teachers , including National Board Certification support in partnership with UC Berkeley, innovative curricula, ongoing mentoring and advancement opportunities. In addition to professional development and training:

• We accept up to twelve years of full time teaching experience in other school settings on the salary schedule (please see our salary schedule here: OUSD Salary Schedules Ranges - Oakland Unified School District )
• Full medical, dental, and vision benefits, including Flexible Spending Accounts, plus life insurance and long-term disability coverage for teacher and dependents at no cost to full time teachers - Benefits Office - Oakland Unified School District
• Retirement benefits through the CALSTRS Retirement System
• BCLAD Stipend - $3,000 with a valid BCLAD or Bilingual authorization.
• In partnership with Rooted , Oakland Unified Educators have access to more affordable housing.

A successful applicant will be able to:

• Design & Deliver Equitable Instruction: Plan and implement rigorous, standards-based, and culturally relevant curriculum that ensures academic excellence for all students, including English Language Learners, students with disabilities, and historically underserved populations.
• Foster a Joyful Classroom: Create a safe, welcoming, and liberating classroom environment that is grounded in principles of Restorative Justice, allowing students to thrive emotionally and socially.
• Utilize Data for Growth: Regularly assess student progress using multiple measures (formal and informal) and use performance data to drive instructional modifications and personalize learning.
• Engage with Community: Build strong, positive, and collaborative relationships with students, families, and the wider Oakland community to support student success.

Qualifications:

Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree, must be eligible for employment in the US and pass a criminal background check. Candidates must possess, or be willing to earn, a California teaching credential. Candidates must have two current professional references on file, including one from a previous supervisor.

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY:

The Oakland Unified School District does not discriminate in any program, activity, or in employment on the basis of actual or perceived race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, sex, or sexual orientation.

Alondra Rios, Title IX Coordinator & Investigator, Office of the Ombudsperson/Title IX, Marcus A Foster Leadership Center., 1011 Union Street, Site 906, Oakland, CA 94607, Office [phone], Direct [phone] , FAX [phone] via email at [e-mail].

Gabriel Valenzuela, Ombudsperson/Title IX Coordinator/CCR Title 5 Coordinator/Equity Officer, and Title II – Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator, Office of the Ombudsperson/Title IX, Marcus A Foster Leadership Center, 1011 Union Street, Site 906, Oakland, CA 94607, Office [phone], Direct [phone], FAX [phone] via email at [e-mail].

Justin Anderson, Director, Health Services & Section 504 Coordinator, Special Education

Department (Santa Fe Campus, 915 54th Street, Oakland, CA 94608). Office [phone], FAX: [phone] or via email at [e-mail] or at [e-mail].

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $62,695.65 to $109,878.22 Per Year

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

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