Teacher: 5th Grade - Lockwood STEAM Elementary (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 Lockwood STEAM Elementary for the 2026-27 school year. The district aims to create 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 is committed to supporting career development through its core values: students first, joy, equity, excellence, integrity, and cultural responsiveness. The district's mission is to build a Full Service Community District focused on high academic achievement, 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

• Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree.
• Must be eligible for employment in the US.
• Must pass a criminal background check.
• Must possess, or be willing to earn, a California teaching credential.
• Must have two current professional references on file, including one from a previous supervisor.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Create joyful, healing and liberatory spaces of learning for Oakland students, families, and communities.
• Provide excellent teachers, every day.
• Ensure students find joy in their academic experience.
• Equip students with the skills to be caring, competent, fully-informed, critical thinkers prepared for college, career, and community success.

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: Mid Level