Teacher: 5th Grade - Manzanita Community School Elementary (2026-27)

Manzanita Community School Elementary; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life insurance

Long-term disability coverage

CALSTRS retirement benefits

Housing assistance

Job summary

Manzanita Community School Elementary in Oakland is seeking a passionate 5th grade teacher for the 2026-27 school year. This full-time role is part of Oakland Unified School District, supporting joyful, equitable learning and strong collaboration with families and the community.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree, eligibility to work in the US, and the ability to obtain a California teaching credential. The district offers generous benefits and professional growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree and be eligible for employment in the US.
• Candidates must pass a criminal background check and be willing to obtain a California teaching credential.
• Candidates should have two professional references, including one from a previous supervisor.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Postgraduate Certificate degree

Job description

Teacher: 5th Grade - Manzanita Community School Elementary (2026-27)

Oakland Unified School District Manzanita Community School Elementary - Oakland, California Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Oakland Unified School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5939193

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 24, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Ref: PCN3243

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

Job Categories: Classroom Teacher > Elementary

Job Requirements

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