Teacher, Temporary: Prep Physical Education - Emerson Elementary

Teacher, Temporary:
Prep Physical Education
- Emerson Elementary (2026-27)

This position is temporary from 8/5/26 to 9/4/2026.

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 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.

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.

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.

Job : 5808705

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jun 29, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Position Type: per FTE

Salary: $62,695.20 to $109,878 Prorata per BU salary schedule

Job Categories: Instructional Support >
Permanent Substitute

• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

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.