26-27 Math & Science Teacher (STEM)

Job Summary

If you love Math, Science, and social justice, and you want to teach during the 2026-2027 school year, contact us today!
The Oakland Emiliano Zapata Street Academy, born out of the Civil Rights and Black Power Movements, has partnered with the Oakland Unified School District as a semi-autonomus OUSD school for over 50 years. We provide social justice-centered instruction in an alternative school in Oakland and for Bay Area youth.

STREET ACADEMY FOUNDATION JOB SUMMARY
High School Math (Algebra 1-2; Geometry, Math Analysis) and/or Life Science

Who we’re looking for:
- Strong commitment to interrupting the school-to-prison pipeline.
- High expectations & ability to establish relationships with students & families
- Bachelor’s degree, eligible for employment in the US, pass a criminal background check,
possess, or be eligible to receive a California teaching credential authorizing instruction in core curriculum.

-We offer professional development training and mentorship through Oakland Unified School District's Alternative Education Department and the Street Academy Foundation Board’s Academic Affairs Committee.
-Training to develop students’ Social Emotional Learning through Dynamic Mindfulness and Restorative Justice. -Small Class Sizes - 20:1
student/teacher ratio
-Shared decision-making processes & Collaborative, professional learning.
-Medical, dental and retirement benefits

Additional requirements: Resume, Cover Letter; Proof of passing CBEST and CSET (or qualify for a waiver); Two professional references; Negative TB Test.

Requirements / Qualifications

REQUESTED HIRING DOCUMENTS (

CBEST (or waiver)
Teaching Credential (if completed)
University Transcript
Two Professional References & Resume

The documents below may be submitted prior to completing the hiring process:
CSET
CPR/FIRST AID
TB clearance
Driver’s License (or U.S. Passport)
Social Security Card
Fingerprint Clearance (through Oakland Unified School District)
Supplemental (OUSD) conviction disclosure
I-9
W-4
Direct Deposit Authorization
EDD Employee Withholding Allowance Certificate