Teacher: 2nd Grade - Sankofa United Elementary (2026-27)

Sankofa United Elementary; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Sankofa United Elementary in Oakland, California seeks a dedicated 2nd Grade teacher for the 2026-27 school year. The position requires a valid California teaching credential or willingness to earn one, and a Bachelor's degree. Candidates must be legally eligible to work in the US and provide two professional references, including from a previous supervisor.

The district emphasizes equity, student-centered learning, and community engagement, with competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or preferred.
• Must be eligible to employment in the US and pass a criminal background check.
• Must possess, or be willing to earn, a California teaching credential.
• Two current professional references, including one from a previous supervisor.
• Disclose every California school district, County Office of Education, charter school, or state special school you have worked for to satisfy AB2534.

Responsibilities

• Teach 2nd grade as part of Oakland Unified School District.

Education

Bachelor's degree

California teaching credential

Job description

Teacher: 2nd Grade - Sankofa United Elementary (2026-27)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5732486

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Sep 14, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Ref. PCN7151

Please read information and Minimum Qualifications for this position:

Transitional Kindergarten (TK) is the first year of a two-year kindergarten experience. Therefore, the credential requirements for TK teachers are the same as those currently required of kindergarten teachers:

• Multiple Subject Credential
• Additionally, TK teachers must meet one of the following by August 1, 2023:
• at least 24 units in early childhood education or child development, or both;
• professional experience in a classroom setting with preschool-aged children that a local educational agency (LEA) deems comparable to 24 units; or
• a Child Development Teacher Permit issued from the Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC).

Please see California Education Code ( EC ) Section 48000(g)(4) for more information.

Read more about teaching in OUSD:

Learn more about our district at our next hiring event !

We are looking for passionate and dedicated educators , classified staff, and leaders 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. Our Strategic Plan can be read here .

What we offer teachers:

Oakland Unified has received substantial funding to support Grow Our Own pathway programs including Classified-to-Teacher, Maestr@s, 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 , 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
• In partnership with TRiO Plus, Oakland Unified Educators have access to more affordable housing.

Qualifications:

Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree, must be eligible to 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. Candidates need to disclose every California school district, County Office of Education, charter school or state special school that they have worked for to satisfy AB2534 requirements.

Any questions email [e-mail] or fill out this Interest Survey.

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.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $62,695.25 to $109,878.22 Per Year

Job Requirements

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.