What are the responsibilities and job description for the English Teacher position at Unity Schools?
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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, 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.
Start date: August 1, 2025. Application closing date: Open until filled.
To apply, send a letter of intent, a 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.
