Overview
Alternative Education Teacher (For the 2026-2027 school year) Jobs in Hayward, CA at Alameda County Office of Education
Title: Alternative Education Teacher (For the 2026-2027 school year)
Company: Alameda County Office of Education
Location: Hayward, CA
About the Employer
The Alameda County Office of Education (ACOE) leads with a student-centered vision, innovating in the classroom and building safe and supportive community schools. We collaborate and partner with local, county, and state agencies to address challenges students face. We are looking for individuals who can enact our vision: equipping the most vulnerable students and those who serve them with the tools to thrive. Join our team as we reimagine services to more holistically support students and erase the predetermination of failure for children, especially Alameda County’s most marginalized youth.
Job Summary
ACOE operates court schools at the Juvenile Justice Center, Community Schools that serve foster youth, parenting teens, Probation-referred youth, and students expelled from their resident school districts, and ACOE Opportunity Academy school, which serve students 16 and older seeking a high school diploma.
Butler Academic Center
A fully accredited educational program for youth detained in Alameda County's Juvenile Justice Center. While completing their high school diplomas students have the opportunity to earn college credits through dual enrollment.
Camp Wilmont Sweeney
A residential program for adolescent males, ages 15-19, detained in Alameda County's Juvenile Justice Center. In addition to a fully accredited educational program, youth have the opportunity to participate in a variety of extracurricular opportunities and earn college credit through a dual enrollment.
Quest Academy
This program is available to students in grades 7-12 in Alameda County. Expelled and probation-referred youth receive wrap around services that support completion of their individualized educational and rehabilitation plans.
Infant & Family Support Program
A no-cost-to-families program that serves infants and toddlers with special needs. Early intervention specialists partner with families to promote children's development and learning in everyday activities within their family and community.
Parenting Teen Programs
We run two schools for any parenting teens in Alameda County, one in Oakland (Hobbs Academy) and one in Hayward (Burke Academy). Each location includes free, high quality on-site child care so that students can focus on completing their high school graduation requirements as well as planning for their post high school lives.
Opportunity Academy
An independent study high school for students ages 16 and older who have separated from or struggled in traditional settings. Through personalized instruction-including one-to-one, small group, and blended learning-the school supports students in earning a diploma while building employment readiness and career pathways.
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Requirements / Qualifications
Valid clear California Teaching Credential (required)
Will teach ELA/SS/Math/Science/CTE
CPR and First Aid certificate (required)
Reliable transportation (required)
Required Documents:
Letter of Introduction (Please address your specific competencies for the position)
Resume with detailed employment background and education.
One reference must be from a past or present supervisor.
Credential Copy (Valid CLEAR California K-12 Teaching Credential.)
Comments and Other Information
• ACOE prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, immigrant status, religion, sex, sexual orientation or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
To be considered for this position, applicants MUST attach only the required documents and complete the EDJOIN application.
