Middle & High School English Teachers

Responsibilities

• Exhibit and uphold Green Dot core values
• Create a culture of learning in your classroom
• Engage in data‑driven planning and assessment of student learning
• Establish a culture of respect and rapport with students that supports their emotional safety
• Facilitate rigorous learning by delivering cognitively engaging lessons that incorporate instructional methodologies
• Engage in critical reflection, constantly 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 bringing to bear resources that support student success in college, leadership, and life

• Bachelor’s degree (required)
• Growth mindset and love of learning
• Strong content knowledge, pedagogical understanding, and capacity to plan and deliver instruction to meet students’ needs
• Relentless commitment to high standards for high quality execution
• Passionate and demonstrate high 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 rock‑solid commitment to Green Dot’s mission and the communities served
• Will need to pass a TB test and background check at time of offer

• For California‑Based Educators: possess or will possess by July 2026 a valid California Preliminary or Clear Multiple Subject
  * or Single Subject credential in English, OR be eligible for a California Single Subject Intern credential in English (must earn an intern credential by July 2026), OR be eligible for a Short‑Term Staff Permit or Provisional Internship Permit, AND have a valid CPR certification that meets the standards set by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• If holding only a Preliminary or Clear Multiple Subject credential, must have a minimum of 12 post‑secondary semester units in English courses and will only be eligible for English positions in middle schools
• For out‑of‑state or non‑credentialed applicants: prior assessment of teaching eligibility in a California public school required as of July 2026

For credentialed teachers, salary ranges from $71,085 to $127,985 depending on level of education and years of experience. For aspiring teachers who have yet to obtain credentials, salary ranges from $62,316 to $63,866.

• Full‑time benefit eligibility effective the first of the month following hire
• 100% no‑cost premium for Anthem Vivity HMO (employees and dependents)
• 100% no‑cost premium for dental and vision coverage; option to purchase additional medical and dental plans
• Employee Assistance Program (100% employer‑paid)
• Life and AD&D insurance (100% employer‑paid); optional term life and AD&D insurance available
• Short‑ and Long‑Term Disability Insurance (100% employer‑paid)
• Flexible Spending Accounts for health and dependent care
• Mentor‑based Teacher Induction Program (100% reimbursable)
• Wellness programs and resources, financial planning/coaching access, and student loan forgiveness access
• Association de Maestros Unidos (AMU) union membership
• California State Teachers Retirement System (CalSTRS) participation with employee and employer contributions
• Higher longevity salary step increase in years 4, 8, and 13; annual exemplary attendance bonus
• Potential opportunities for paid stipend work as needed by each school site
• Approved family care and/or medical leave (unpaid)
• Approximately 198‑day work year and paid time off, including 10 days for personal illness/injury, 25 days for school breaks, and additional holidays; bereavement leave 3–5 days

Green Dot Public Schools is an equal‑opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Green Dot Public Schools is not an agency for drafting or supplying visa sponsors and does not sponsor employment visas.