Bilingual Principal at Esperanza Elementary

Now Hiring: Principal – Esperanza Elementary (Spanish Dual Immersion)
Start Date: 2025–26 School Year
📍 Location: Oakland, CA
📅 Application Deadline: Open until filled
💬 Bilingual Required (Spanish/English)

Esperanza Elementary—one of OUSD’s flagship Spanish Dual Immersion schools—is seeking a visionary bilingual leader to guide a vibrant and diverse school through a new chapter of growth and renewal. With a 50/50 Dual Immersion model and deep cultural roots, Esperanza affirms the strengths of its multilingual learners and celebrates the brilliance of its students, families, and staff.

We’re looking for a transformational instructional leader who thrives on collaboration, believes deeply in equity, and brings a strong vision for teaching and learning that empowers educators and centers student success.

Why Lead in Oakland Unified?
Oakland is a city of activism, innovation, and resilience. Our district is nationally recognized for its work in equity, restorative justice, and culturally responsive teaching. At OUSD, leaders are supported and developed through coaching, professional learning, and a system-wide focus on transformational leadership.

What You’ll Do:

Lead the reimagining of school culture, vision, and instructional priorities

Champion high-quality dual language instruction for multilingual learners

Build collaborative structures that center teacher voice and community partnership

Manage school operations and systems with clarity, care, and consistency

Empower staff through coaching, capacity-building, and shared leadership

Compensation & Benefits:
✔ Competitive salary based on experience and credentials
✔ Full medical, dental, and vision for employees and dependents at no cost
✔ CALSTRS retirement system
✔ Flexible Spending Accounts, life insurance, and disability coverage
✔ Comprehensive professional development

Minimum Qualifications:

Valid CA Administrative Services Credential

Bilingual (Spanish/English) proficiency

Master’s degree or higher

At least 3 years teaching experience

Experience leading or supporting multilingual learners

Commitment to equity, family engagement, and culturally responsive practices

How to Apply:
📋 Complete an Interest Form
📄 Submit your resume, cover letter, and two current professional references

👉 Learn more at OUSD Careers