Teacher: Science (Biology or Physics) - MetWest High School (2026-27)

Oakland Unified School District • Oakland, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Oakland Unified School District is seeking passionate and dedicated educators to join MetWest High School. This position is open to candidates with expertise in either Biology or Physics. The district is committed to creating joyful, healing, and liberatory spaces of learning for Oakland students, families, and communities. Oakland educators are characterized by their passion, equity focus, and resilience. Oakland Unified offers a supportive environment for career development, aligned with core values of students first, joy, equity, excellence, integrity, and cultural responsiveness. The district's mission is to be a Full Service Community District focused on high academic achievement, serving the whole child, eliminating inequity, and ensuring every child has excellent teachers daily. The vision is for all OUSD students to find joy in their academic experience and graduate with the skills to be caring, competent, fully-informed, critical thinkers prepared for college, career, and community success.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Eligibility for employment in the US.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check.
• Possession of, or willingness to earn, a California teaching credential.
• Two current professional references on file, including one from a previous supervisor.
• Disclosure of every California school district, County Office of Education, charter school, or state special school worked for to satisfy AB2534 requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Expertise in Biology or Physics.

Responsibilities

• Teach Science, specializing in either Biology or Physics.
• Contribute to creating joyful, healing, and liberatory spaces of learning.
• Support the district's mission of high academic achievement and serving the whole child.
• Help eliminate inequity and provide excellent teaching daily.
• Prepare students for college, career, and community success.

Benefits

• Full medical, dental, and vision benefits for teacher and dependents at no cost to full-time teachers.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Life insurance.
• Long-term disability coverage.
• 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: Mid Level