Teacher Eligibility Pool: Early Childhood Education - Various Locations (2026-27)

Early Childhood Education Department; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Oakland Unified School District's Early Childhood Education Department seeks teachers for a Teacher Eligibility Pool across multiple locations for 2026-27. The role involves planning and delivering developmentally appropriate programs for ages two to five, under site administrator supervision.

Positions are 208 days, about 7 hours per day, with emphasis on collaboration with families and staff, record keeping, and ongoing assessment to support children's growth.

Qualifications

• CA Commission on Teacher Credentialing permit required.
• Evidence of judgment to handle crises.
• Valid early childhood certification.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and assist in evaluation of paraprofessional staff.
• Prepare developmental and educational materials for daily activities.
• Maintain an orderly, safe environment conducive to growth.
• Work with parents; conduct parent conferences on growth and development.
• Participate in staff and parent meetings and in-service education.

Job description

Teacher Eligibility Pool: Early Childhood Education - Various Locations (2026-27)

Oakland Unified School District Early Childhood Education Department - Oakland, California Open in Google Maps

Teacher Eligibility Pool: Early Childhood Education - Various Locations (2026-27)

Oakland Unified School District Early Childhood Education Department - Oakland, California Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Oakland Unified School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5459366
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Dec 04, 2025 8:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

CDC Teacher

208 Days, 7 hours

DESCRIPTION: Under the supervision of, and in cooperation with the Site Administrator, the teacher, in a collective teaching environment, shall plan, develop and execute a program for children, aged two through fiveyears, in harmony with the development level of the children based on the continuing assessment of the child’s individual needs.

MAJOR ROLES AND RESPONSIBLITIES:

• Supervise, train and assist in evaluation of assigned teaching paraprofessional personnel.
• Prepare developmental and educational materials needed to implement the planned daily activities.
• Cooperatively maintain an orderly and attractive environment conducive to the healthy growth, and development of the child.
• Work positively with parents. Hold parent conferences concerning the growth and development of the child.
• Participate, as requested, in staff and parent meetings, in-service education and conferences. Confer with elementary school teacher of child when appropriate.
• Maintain required records and reports

REQUIREMENTS:

• Children’s Center Instructional Permit issued by CA Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC).
• Evidence of sufficient judgment to handle crisis situations, and to use supervision constructively.
• Valid early childhood certification

ABILITY TO:

• Relate sensitively to nursery and school age children from diverse racial, cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Recognize and to record significant individual and group behavior.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The District determines whether a candidate is qualified based on fulfillment of prerequisites, relevant work experience, ability to perform the essential functions, reference checks, effective interpersonal and communication skills demonstrated by interview performance and/or writing samples, and achievement on performance-based assessments (if applicable) that demonstrate the candidate possesses the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities. Meeting prerequisites only satisfies the initial screening process and does not indicate the candidate is qualified to perform the essential functions of the position.

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: per FTE

Salary: $40,818.25 to $103,876.91 Per Year

Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Preschool