Middle & High School English Teachers

Position: 2026-27 Middle & High School English Teachers
Location: California

2026-27 Middle & High School English Teachers

Job posted 2 days ago. We are looking for at least 25 applicants at the outset.

Pay

Base pay range: $62,316.00/yr – $/yr.

Opportunity

Green Dot is dedicated to providing high‑quality instruction central to the academic success of our students. Our teachers excel in delivering education grounded in the Common Core State Standards and the expectations of state college systems. The curriculum allows teachers flexibility to craft innovative lesson plans while meeting rigorous academic standards and addressing individual learning needs.

Mission and Culture

Our approach embodies intellectual preparation, universal design for learning, and vertical articulation across grade levels, ensuring a coherent and progressive experience. We offer robust professional development and growth programs that support teachers in maximizing classroom impact and advancing careers as educational leaders. Green Dot teachers are represented by the Asociación de Maestros Unidos (AMU), an affiliate of the California Teachers’ Association and the National Education Association.

Employment

Status

Any individual hired for an AMU position from September 15th onward will be classified as an at‑will, probationary employee. At the end of the school year, there may be an opportunity to transition to regular employee status.

Education / Credential Requirements

• Have a bachelor’s degree (required).
• Possess or will have by July 2026 a valid California Preliminary or Clear Multiple Subject or Single Subject English credential, or a California Single Subject Intern credential.
• Eligible for a Short‑Term Staff Permit (STSP) or Provisional Internship Permit (PIP) with a valid CPR certification.
• For Multiple Subject credential holders, a minimum of 12 post‑secondary semester units in English courses is required; only middle‑school English positions will be open.

Qualifications

• A growth mindset and love of learning.
• Strong content knowledge, pedagogical understanding, and capacity to plan and deliver instruction for diverse learners.
• Relentless commitment to high‑quality execution and personal responsibility toward ambitious goals.
• Excellent collaborative, organizational, verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong ethical base, self‑awareness, dependability, humility, sense of humor, and commitment to Green Dot’s mission.
• Will need to pass a TB test and background check at time of offer.

Essential Responsibilities

• Exhibit and uphold Green Dot core values.
• Create a culture of learning and respect in the classroom.
• Engage in data‑driven planning and assessment of student learning.
• Deliver cognitively engaging lessons that incorporate instructional methodologies.
• Participate in critical reflection and refine practice for increased effectiveness.
• Engage in a professional community across the school site and the Green Dot network.
• Develop community partnerships, communicate with families, and use resources to support student success in college, leadership, and life.

Compensation – Salary

For credentialed teachers, salary ranges from $71,085 to $127,985 depending on education and experience. For aspiring teachers without credentials, the range is $62,316 to $63,866.

Compensation – Benefits

• Full‑time employees eligible for benefit plans effective month after hire.
• 100% no‑cost premium Anthem Vivity HMO (employee & dependents).
• 100% no‑cost premium dental and vision coverage; additional plans available.
• Employee Assistance Program, Life & AD&D Insurance (committed by employer), and optional Term Life & AD&D.
• Short‑ and Long‑Term Disability Insurance (committed by employer).
• Flexible Spending Accounts for health and dependent care.
• CTC‑approved mentor‑based Teacher Induction Program (100% reimbursable).
• Wellness programs, financial planning, student loan forgiveness access, and association benefits (AMU, CalSTRS).
• Higher salary step increase in years 4, 8, 13; exemplary attendance bonus; potential stipends; family care/medical leave.
• ~198‑day work year, 10 days PTO during school year for personal illness/injury, 25 days PTO for breaks plus 6 major holidays, 3‑5 days bereavement leave.

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