OPPORTUNITY
Green Dot is dedicated to providing high-quality instruction, central to the academic success of our students. Our teachers excel in delivering a superior education grounded in the rigorous requirements of Common Core State Standards and the expectations of state college systems.
Our approach embodies the principles of intellectual preparation and universal design for learning, offering accessible and effective education for all learners, regardless of their learning styles or abilities. Additionally, different modes of collaboration, including vertical articulation are a key component in our strategy, aligning teaching methods across different grade levels to guarantee a coherent and progressive learning experience
.
Green Dot’s curriculum, while adhering strictly to the Common Core State Standards, allows teachers the flexibility to craft innovative and engaging lesson plans. This approach ensures that every student is actively and effectively involved in their learning, with lessons tailored to meet rigorous academic standards while also addressing individual learning needs and styles. We are committed to ensuring our assessment practices reflect student learning and achievements and that we equip every student, irrespective of their background or circumstances, with the opportunities and support necessary to transform these opportunities into accomplishment
s.
This mission is the driving force behind our thriving professional development and growth programs, which support and challenge teachers to maximize their impact in the classroom and advance their careers as educational leaders. Acknowledging the importance of professional empowerment, Green Dot teachers are proudly represented by the Asociación de Maestros Unidos (AMU), an affiliate of the California Teachers’ Association and the National Education Associati
on.
Visit https://greendot.org/teach-at-green-dot/ to learn more about teaching at Green Dot and to view our current 2024-25 salary scale (with an accompanying Salary Calculat
or).Visit https://mygreendotbenefits.benefitseasy.net/ to learn more about our robust benefit offerings, and https://tinyurl.com/3nbzut9b to view our Los Angeles high school locati
ons.
If you will be eligible for a California Single Subject Intern, Preliminary, or Clear credential in Physics by July 2025, please apply now for our 2025-26 teaching posit
ions.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBI
LITIES> Exhibit and uphold Green Dot core
values> Create a culture of learning in your cla
ssroom> Engage in data-driven planning and assessment of student le
arning> Establish a culture of respect and rapport with the students which supports the students’ emotional
safety> Facilitate rigorous learning by delivering cognitively engaging lessons that incorporate our instructional methodo
logies> Engage in critical reflection, constantly revising practice to increase effecti
veness> Participate in a professional community across your school site and the Green Dot n
etwork> Develop partnerships within the community by communicating with families and bringing to bear resources that support student success in college, leadership, an
d life
QUALIFI
CATIONSAs an ideal candida
te, you
> have a bachelor’s degree (r
equired)> have a growth mindset and love of
learning> have strong content knowledge, pedagogical understanding, and the capacity to plan and deliver instruction to meet the needs of
students> display a relentless commitment to and high standards for high quality e
xecution> are passionate and demonstrate a high level of personal responsibility towards ambitio
us goals> have excellent collaborative and organizationa
l skills> have excellent verbal and written communicatio
n skills> have a strong ethical base and self-a
wareness> are dependable, humble, have a sense of humor and a rock-solid commitment to Green Dot’s mission and the communities
we serve> will need to pass a TB test and background check at time
of offer
The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to perform
the job.
CREDENTIAL/LICENSE RE
QUIREMENTSFor California-Based
Educators:> Possess (or will possess by July 2025) a valid California Preliminary or Clear Single Subject credential in P
hysics, OR> Eligible for a California Single Subject Intern credential in Physics (candidate must earn an Intern credential by July
2025), OR> Eligible for a Short-Term Staff Permit (STSP) or Provisional Internship Pe
rmit (PIP)
For Out-of-State or Non-Credentialed
Applicants:> Prior to applying, visit the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (https://www.ctc.ca.gov/) to assess teaching eligibility in a California public school as o
f July 2025
COMPENSAT
ION - SALARY> For credentialed teachers, our current 2024-25 salary scale ranges from $71,085 to $127,985, depending on your level of education and years o
f experience> For aspiring teachers who have yet to obtain their credentials or those currently enrolled in a credentialing program/intern-eligible, the current 2024-25 salary range is between $62,316
and $63,866
Visit https://greendot.org/teach-at-green-dot/ to learn more, as well as to obtain an estimate of your potential salary with our Salar
y Calculator.
COMPENSAT
ION - BENEFITSIn addition, Green Dot offers one of the most robust and comprehensive benefits packages in the industry (for both you and you
r dependents):
> 100% no-cost premium Anthem Vivity HMO option (for employee and dependents) - a network that includes some of the best hospitals in the nation (Cedars Sinai, Huntington Memorial, Torrance Memorial,
UCLA and more)> 100% no-cost premium options for dental and vision coverage, as well as options to purchase other medical and dental plans (including Anthem PPO, Kaiser HMO, MetLife and more) - visit https://mygreendotbenefits.benefitseasy.net/benefits/ for m
ore information> Employee Assistance Program (100%
employer-paid)> Life and AD&D Insurance (100%
employer-paid)> Optional Term Life & AD&
amp;D Insurance> Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance (100%
employer-paid)> Flexible Spending Accounts (health and
dependent care)> A CTC-approved mentor-based Teacher Induction Program (https://tinyurl.com/3wnz3nvd), which is 10
0% reimbursable> Wellness program
s and resources> Financial planning/
coaching access> Student Loan for
giveness access> Asociación de Maestros Unidos (AMU) membership, an affiliate of
the CTA and NEA> California State Teachers Retirement System (CalSTRS) participation, with both employee and employe
r contributions> Higher ‘longevity’ salary step increase in yea
rs 4, 8 and 13*> Annual ‘exemplary att
endance’ bonus*> Potential opportunities for paid stipend work (as needed by ea
ch school site)> Approved family care and/or medical
leave (unpaid)> ~198
-day work year*
Green Dot also offers generous paid time off for an overall work-life balance, while giving employees the opportunity to impact a growing, mission-driven organization that is committed to the success
of all students:
> 10 days of paid time off during the school year for personal illness/injury (a portion of which may be used for pe
rsonal necessity)> 25 days of paid time off during the school year for our Fall, Winter, and Spring breaks* (which include the Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s holidays) as well as an additional 6 annual paid holidays (MLK Day, President’s Day, Cesar Chavez Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day a
nd Veteran’s Day)> 3-5 days of paid bereavement
leave (if needed)
*Subject to change
AP
PLICATION PROCEDUREOnly those applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted and we hire
on a rolling basis.
In addition to positions for the 2025-26 school year, we may also have current
openings available.
Green Dot Public Schools has embedded a diversity, equity, and inclusion lens in our organizational culture, as well as in our educational and talent practices. We are committed to hiring those who reflect the diversity of our communities, and we recruit, employ, support, compensate and promote employees, without regard to their actual or perceived race, religious creed (including religious dress or grooming practices), color, national origin or ancestry (including native language spoken), physical or mental disability (including HIV or AIDS), medical condition (including cancer or genetic characteristics), genetic information, marital status (including registered domestic partnership status), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender (including gender identity and expression), parental status, age (forty (40) and over), sexual orientation, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, citizenship, immigration status or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local law. Please note that Green Dot Public Schools California is unable to sponsor any applicant for a temporary or permanent U.S employment-based visa, nor hire any applicant currently holding a temporary U.S. e