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Application Deadline

Until Filled

Date Posted

1/22/2025

Contact

William Nee

510 635 7170

Number of Openings

1

Salary

Length of Work Year

190 days

Employment Type

Full Time

Job Summary Job Summary Job Announcement English Teacher OAKLAND UNITY HIGH SCHOOL (OUHS) was founded in 2003 as an independent charter high school open to all students in Oakland. The mission of OUHS is to prepare its students for admission to and success in college and career. We are a small school with high expectations and a safe and nurturing environment for teaching and learning. Over the years OUHS has established itself as a high impact school and is one of the highest-achieving Oakland high schools. The school annually enrolls approximately 300 students in grades 9-12. Over 85% of Unity students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch and over 75% come from immigrant families whose home language is not English. Unity offers a rigorous curriculum and intensive support responsive to the individual developmental and academic needs of students, which allows them to achieve academic success and positive social/cultural development. Our Teachers Commit to our core mission, with the underlying belief that all students can and will attend college Serve as grade-level advisors and committed mentors to a cohort of students Set and maintain high academic and behavioral expectations for all students Maintain professional and respectful relationships with students, peers, families, and community members Commit to data driven instruction Participate in weekly staff development and team meetings Assist in school policy update and uphold established policies, protocols, and procedures Qualifications Valid California secondary subject-matter credential, or Qualify for the CA teaching intern program and able to pass the English CSET Ability to participate in teamwork and shared decision-making. Excellent oral and written communication skills Proficient in technology Compensation: Salary and benefits are competitive with Oakland Unified School District and other neighboring districts. Reimbursement for up to $2,000 in moving/travel expenses + full health benefits (medical, de

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Oakland Unity High Schools

Job Announcement

English Teacher 

OAKLAND UNITY HIGH SCHOOL (OUHS) was founded in 2003 as an independent charter high school open to all students in Oakland. The mission of OUHS is to prepare its students for admission to and success in college and career. We are a small school with high expectations and a safe and nurturing environment for teaching and learning. Over the years OUHS has established itself as a high impact school and is one of the highest achieving Oakland high schools. The school annually enrolls approximately 300 students in grades 9-12. Over 85% of Unity students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch and over 75% come from immigrant families whose home language is not English. Unity offers a rigorous curriculum and intensive support responsive to the individual developmental and academic needs of students, which allows them to achieve academic success and positive social/cultural development.

Our Teachers 

Commit to our core mission, with the underlying belief that all students can and will attend

college

Serve as grade level advisors and committed mentors to a cohort of students

Set and maintain high academic and behavioral expectations for all students

Maintain professional and respectful relationships with students, peers, families, and community

members 

Commit to data driven instruction

Participate in weekly staff development and team meetings

Develop and uphold established school policies, protocols, and procedures 

Qualifications 

Valid California secondary subject-matter credential, or

Qualify for the intern program, pass the English CSET and earn an English language arts

credential 

Ability to participate in teamwork and shared decision-making.

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Proficient in technology

Compensation: Salary and benefits competitive with Oakland Unified School District and other neighboring districts. Reimbursement for up to $2,000 moving/travel expenses + full health benefits (medical, dental and vision) for the employee and qualifying dependents + retirement system through the California State Teachers Retirement System (CALSTRS) if credentialed + the option of 403B enrollment + 3% matched 457(b) retirement saving contribution after three years of employment. Opportunities to earn additional compensation for leadership roles and responsibilities as assigned by the principal. Qualified math teachers are eligible for additional annual compensation on our salary schedule. 

Start date: August 1, 2024. Application closing date: Open until filled.

To apply, send letter of intent, statement of teaching philosophy (including why Unity is an excellent fit for you), and resume by e-mail to William Nee, Principal, wnee@unityhigh.org.

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