Teacher: Kindergarten - Sankofa United Elementary (2026-27)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Full medical, dental, and vision

Flexible Spending Accounts

CALSTRS Retirement System

BCLAD Stipend

Job summary

Sankofa United Elementary in Oakland, CA is seeking a Kindergarten teacher for the 2026-27 school year. This full-time posting is within the Oakland Unified School District and invites passionate educators to join a district focused on equity and student success.

Starting date is immediate, with the district offering comprehensive benefits including CALSTRS retirement and job security through employment until filled.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and eligibility for employment in the US.
• California teaching credential either possessed or willing to earn.
• Two professional references on file, including one from a previous supervisor.
• Disclose every California school district, County Office of Education, charter school or state special school to satisfy AB2534 requirements.

Responsibilities

• Teach Kindergarten in the Oakland Unified School District.
• Participate in district events and professional development opportunities.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Postgraduate Certificate degree preferred

Job description

Teacher: Kindergarten - Sankofa United Elementary (2026-27)

Oakland Unified School District Sankofa United Elementary - Oakland, California Open in Google Maps

Teacher: Kindergarten - Sankofa United Elementary (2026-27)

Oakland Unified School District Sankofa United Elementary - Oakland, California Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Oakland Unified School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5959097

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 13, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

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:

• 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 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