Substitute Teacher Eligibility Pool: Early Childhood Education Department (2026-27)

Oakland Unified School District•Oakland, CA

9h•Onsite

About The Position

We are at capacity for our substitute teacher eligibility pool. This number is always changing, so we will continue screening applications and interviewing candidates as the need arises. We will reach out to you when space in the eligibility pool becomes available. Your application will be screened in the order received. Thank you for your patience. We thank you for your application and encourage you to consider other positions with Oakland Unified.

Requirements

High School Diploma & 24+ units in Early Childhood Education courses
Complete application for this position (including 3 references, one from a supervisor)
Successfully complete an interview with a member of the Early Childhood Education, Substitute Office or Recruitment team
Negative TB test current within past 60 days
Sealed copies of all college transcripts
Valid Driver's License, ID card, Permanent Residency Card or current US passport
Social Security Card (no copies)
All hires are contingent on applicant passing criminal background check.
Ability to Adapt plans to meet different needs, learning
Ability to Create an instructional program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth
Ability to Establish effective rapport with students and their families
Ability to Motivate students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for elementary education
Ability to Monitor children in classrooms
Ability to Display the use of good judgement in making decisions
Ability to Maintain professional relationships with pupils, parents, colleagues and supervising staff members
Ability to Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Ability to Maintain acceptable standards of physical health, energy, and emotional adjustment of the job environment
Ability to Maintain consistent, punctual and regular attendance
Ability to Hear and speak to exchange information and make presentations
Ability to use Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard
Ability to See to read a variety of materials
Evidence of sufficient judgment to handle crisis situations, and to use supervision constructively.
Valid California Class C driver's license

Responsibilities

Under the direction of a site administrator, site principal or other appropriate administrator, plan, implement, monitor and assess a preschool classroom instructional program.
Demonstrate clear knowledge of child learning and development
Support "all aspects of the child" by addressing linguistic, cognitive, physical, and social-emotional development
Strike a balance between child-initiated and teacher-initiated activities
Incorporate small-group and individual activities, with a minimum of whole-group instruction
Employ strategies for working with children with special needs
Understand and address the needs of English-language learners
Involve parents and guardians in ways that enhance student learning
Understand the integration of play and learning and that play is essential to activity-based learning and to the development of self-regulation
Trained to help children to make steady progress in their physical, social, emotional and cognitive development
Make intentional use of play and experience-based learning, using a combination of child-initiated and teacher-selected activities.
Plan, implement, monitor, and assess a classroom instructional program which is consistent with District and Board goals and philosophies, site goals and specific objectives based on assessment of student needs.
Identify student needs and cooperate with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students with health, emotional, social and developmental needs
Communicate regularly with families regarding goals and objectives of the instructional program, student progress observed, needs or challenges and special accomplishments
Represent the District and Department and assigned school to local and State groups as assigned maintaining a positive image; interact with outside agencies as necessary
Provide instruction to students with special needs in accordance with IEP utilizing support services as appropriate; participate in IEP meetings as appropriate.
Maintain records regarding students including special education students in accordance with site, department, and District policy; prepare reports regarding students on classroom matters as directed.
Develop lesson plans in accordance with site, Department, and District policy and practice and specific plans for substitutes as necessary.
Cultivate a system of on-going collaboration and articulation with the elementary school
Perform related duties as assigned