Teacher: Transitional Kindergarten - Carl B.Munck Elementary (2026-27)
About The Position
Transitional Kindergarten (TK) is the first year of a two-year kindergarten experience. The credential requirements for TK teachers are the same as those currently required of kindergarten teachers: Multiple Subject Credential. Additionally, TK teachers must meet one of the following by August 1, 2023: at least 24 units in early childhood education or child development, or both; professional experience in a classroom setting with preschool-aged children that a local educational agency (LEA) deems comparable to 24 units; or a Child Development Teacher Permit issued from the Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC). Oakland Unified is looking for passionate and dedicated educators to join them in creating joyful, healing and liberatory spaces of learning for Oakland students, families, and communities. Oakland educators are passionate, equity-focused, and resilient. Oakland Unified is an incredible place to build and develop your career in service of their core values: students first, joy, equity, excellence, integrity, and cultural responsiveness. The Oakland Unified School District’s mission is to build a Full Service Community District focused on high academic achievement while serving the whole child, eliminating inequity, and providing each child with excellent teachers, every day. Their vision is that all OUSD students will find joy in their academic experience while graduating with the skills to ensure they are caring, competent, fully-informed, critical thinkers who are 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
- Multiple Subject Credential
- By August 1, 2023, meet one of the following: at least 24 units in early childhood education or child development, or both; professional experience in a classroom setting with preschool-aged children that a local educational agency (LEA) deems comparable to 24 units; or a Child Development Teacher Permit issued from the Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC).
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Passionate and dedicated educators
- Equity-focused
- Resilient
Responsibilities
- Teach Transitional Kindergarten students.
- Create joyful, healing and liberatory spaces of learning.
- Serve the whole child and 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
- Extensive professional development and training
- Innovative curricula
- Ongoing mentoring and advancement opportunities
- Acceptance of up to twelve years of full time teaching experience in other school settings on the salary schedule
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
