Teacher: 4th Grade - Markham Elementary (2026-27)

Young World Physical Education; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 62,695 - 109,878; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full medical, dental, and vision benefits

Retirement benefits through CALSTRS

Extensive professional development

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is hiring a full-time Teacher for 4th Grade at Markham Elementary in Oakland, California. The role emphasizes passionate and equity-focused educators committed to creating joyful learning spaces. Ideal candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree and eligibility for a California teaching credential. Salary ranges from $62,695.20 to $109,878 annually. We invest heavily in the professional development of our teachers and offer comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Eligible for employment in the US and pass a criminal background check.
• Two current professional references required, including one from a previous supervisor.
• Disclosure of all California school districts previously worked for is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Create joyful and liberatory learning spaces for students.
• Build and develop career focused on high academic achievement.
• Engage with educators to support retention and socio-emotional care.

Skills

Passionate and dedicated educators

Equity-focused

Resilience

Education

Bachelor’s degree

California teaching credential

Job description

Teacher: 4th Grade - Markham Elementary (2026-27)

Oakland Unified School District Markham Elementary - Oakland, California. Open in Google Maps.

Job Details

Job ID: 5618570

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Mar 31, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

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.

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
• 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 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.
• 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.

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: $62,695.20 to $109,878 Per Year

Job Categories: Classroom Teacher > Elementary

Job Requirements

• Postgraduate Certificate degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.