Teacher: Science (Physiology & Public Health) - Oakland High School (2026-27)

Oakland Unified School District • Oakland, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Oakland Unified School District is seeking passionate and dedicated educators to join their team. This teaching position focuses on Physiology and Public Health. The district aims to create joyful, healing, and liberatory learning spaces for students, families, and communities. Oakland educators are characterized as passionate, equity-focused, and resilient. Oakland Unified is committed to supporting its educators and fostering their career development in alignment with core values: 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 while serving the whole child, eliminating inequity, and providing 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.
• Eligible for employment in the US.
• Pass a criminal background check.
• Possess, or be willing to earn, a California teaching credential.
• Two current 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 that they have worked for to satisfy AB2534 requirements.

Responsibilities

• Teach Physiology and Public Health.
• Create joyful, healing, and liberatory spaces of learning.
• Serve the whole child.
• Eliminate inequity.
• Provide excellent teaching every day.

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