Teacher: 7th Grade, English - Melrose Leadership Academy (2026-27)

Oakland Unified School District • Oakland, CA

19h • Onsite

About The Position

Oakland Unified School District is seeking passionate and dedicated educators to join Melrose Leadership Academy for the 2026-27 school year. This role involves teaching 7th Grade English and supports the district's mission to build a Full Service Community District focused on high academic achievement, serving the whole child, and eliminating inequity. The vision is for all students to find joy in their academic experience and graduate prepared for college, career, and community success. The district is invested in creating supportive environments for educators and offers extensive professional development, innovative curricula, and ongoing mentoring.

Requirements

• Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree.
• Must be eligible for employment in the US.
• Must 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.

Nice To Haves

• Spanish Bilingual Preferred to support at MLA, a Spanish Dual Immersion school.

Responsibilities

• Teach 7th Grade English.
• Create joyful, healing, and liberatory spaces of learning for students, families, and communities.
• Contribute to the district's core values: students first, joy, equity, excellence, integrity, and cultural responsiveness.

Benefits

• Full medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Life insurance.
• Long-term disability coverage for teacher and dependents at no cost to full-time teachers.
• Retirement benefits through the CALSTRS Retirement System.
• BCLAD Stipend.
• Access to more affordable housing in partnership with TRiO Plus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees