Teacher: Kindergarten - 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

BCLAD Stipend

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is looking for a passionate Kindergarten Teacher for Markham Elementary in Oakland, California. The ideal candidate will create joyful and liberatory learning spaces, focusing on high academic achievement and equity.

This full-time position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including full medical, dental, and vision insurance. Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree and be eligible for California teaching certification. Apply now to join a supportive educational community.

Qualifications

• Candidates must pass a criminal background check.
• Two current professional references are required.
• Must be willing to earn a California teaching credential.

Responsibilities

• Create joyful, healing, and liberatory spaces of learning.
• Build a Full Service Community District focused on high academic achievement.
• Serve the whole child and eliminate inequity.

Skills

Passion for teaching

Equity-focused

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

California teaching credential

Job description

Teacher: Kindergarten - Markham Elementary (2026-27)

Oakland Unified School District Markham Elementary - Oakland, California

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Job Details

Job ID: 5522684
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Feb 03, 2026 8:00 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. Our core values: students first, joy, equity, excellence, integrity, and cultural responsiveness.

Our 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:

• 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.

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

Job Categories: Classroom Teacher > Elementary

Job Requirements

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

Contact Information

Oakland Unified School District, Markham Elementary, Oakland, California