High School Building & Construction CTE Teachers

OPPORTUNITY

Green Dot is seeking Building and Construction CTE Teachers to develop construction skills (including industry standard safe working standards) and coordinate work placements for high school students. The ideal candidate will foster student learning outcomes that are apprenticeship‑ready for the Building and Construction Trades and be keenly aware of the technical skills students will need to thrive in the industry.

Green Dot recognizes that high‑quality instruction is central to student success. Our teachers deliver a rigorous, standards‑based education and collaborate to develop creative lesson plans that engage each student. We are committed to ensuring every student is supported to transform opportunities into accomplishments.

• Exhibit and uphold Green Dot core values
• Create a culture of learning in your classroom
• Teach construction technology and safety skills and instill entrepreneurial attitudes in students
• Work with industry partners to establish, coordinate and monitor students in regular workplace assignments
• Seek out and apply cutting‑edge construction resources to the instructional setting
• Create active links to the construction industry to produce internships/externships and jobs for students
• Apply practical knowledge of construction instruction to prepare students for the industry
• Engage in data‑driven planning and assessment of student learning
• Establish a culture of respect and rapport to support students’ emotional safety
• Facilitate rigorous learning by delivering cognitively engaging lessons that incorporate our instructional methodologies
• Engage in critical reflection, revising practice to increase effectiveness
• Participate in a professional community across your school site and the Green Dot network
• Develop partnerships within the community by communicating with families and leveraging resources that support student success

• High school diploma or equivalent (required)
• Valid California Designated Subjects CTE Teaching Credential for Building Trades and Construction or equivalent industry work experience
• At least three years of construction industry experience
• Prior teaching or mentoring experience (preferred)
• Licensed contractor (preferred)
• Strong content knowledge, pedagogical understanding, and capacity to plan and deliver instruction to meet student needs
• Relentless commitment to high standards for quality execution
• Passion and strong personal responsibility toward ambitious goals
• Excellent collaborative and organizational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong ethical base and self‑awareness
• Dependable, humble, sense of humor, and commitment to Green Dot’s mission
• Pass TB test and background check at time of offer

For California‑based educators: possess a valid California Career Technical Education (CTE) credential for Building Construction, or a valid Preliminary or Clear Single Subject credential by July 2026.

Out‑of‑state or non‑credentialed applicants should assess eligibility with the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing before applying.

Credentialed teachers: $71,085 – $127,985, depending on education level and years of experience.

Aspirant teachers in credential programs: $62,316 – $63,866.

• Full‑time employees eligible to participate in benefit plans effective from the first of the month following hire
• 100% no‑cost premium Anthem Vivity HMO for employee and dependents
• Full‑cost premium options for dental and vision; additional plans available
• Employee Assistance Program (100% employer‑paid)
• Life and AD&D insurance (100% employer‑paid)
• Optional term life & AD&D insurance
• Short‑ and long‑term disability insurance (100% employer‑paid)
• Flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care
• Teacher induction program (100% reimbursable)
• Wellness programs and resources
• Financial planning and coaching access
• Student loan forgiveness access
• Union membership with AMU
• CalSTRS participation with employee and employer contributions
• Higher salary step increases at years 4, 8, and 13
• Exemplary attendance bonus
• Paid stipend opportunities for site needs
• Family care and medical leave (unpaid)
• ~198-day work year

Green Dot also offers generous paid time off for work‑life balance, including 10 days during the school year for personal illness/injury, 25 days for school breaks plus additional holidays, and 3‑5 days for bereavement leave.

Green Dot is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We actively recruit, employ, support, compensate, and promote employees without regard to race, religion, gender, or other protected characteristics. We are not able to sponsor any U.S. visa.

Green Dot California Central Office, Los Angeles, CA