High School Chemistry Teachers

2026-27 High School Chemistry Teacher (Current Openings)

Join to apply for the 2026-27 High School Chemistry Teacher role at Green Dot Public Schools California.

Green Dot is dedicated to providing high‑quality instruction, central to the academic success of our students. Our teachers excel in delivering 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. We emphasize collaboration, vertical articulation, and a coherent progressive learning experience across grade levels.

Green Dot’s curriculum, while adhering strictly to the Common Core State Standards, allows teachers flexibility to craft innovative and engaging lesson plans that meet rigorous academic standards while addressing individual learning needs and styles.

We are committed to ensuring our assessment practices reflect student learning and achievements, and we equip every student with the opportunities and support necessary to transform potential into accomplishment.

This mission underpins our professional development and growth programs, supporting teachers to maximize classroom impact and advance their careers as educational leaders. Green Dot teachers are proudly represented by the Asociación de Maestros Unidos (AMU), an affiliate of the California Teachers’ Association and the National Education Association.

• 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, supporting emotional safety.
• Facilitate rigorous learning by delivering cognitively engaging lessons incorporating our 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 leveraging 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 meeting student needs.
• Relentless commitment to high standards for quality execution.
• Passionate and responsible 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 we serve.
• Need to pass a TB test and background check at the time of offer.

For California‑based educators:

• Possess (or will possess by July 2026) a valid California Preliminary or Clear Single Subject credential in Chemistry, or
• Be eligible for a California Single Subject Intern credential in Chemistry (must earn an Intern credential by July 2026), or
• Eligible for a Short‑Term Staff Permit (STSP) or Provisional Internship Permit (PIP), AND hold a valid CPR certification meeting AHA or American Red Cross standards.

For out‑of‑state or non‑credentialed applicants:

• Prior to applying, visit the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing to assess teaching eligibility in a California public school as of July 2026.

• For credentialed teachers, salary ranges from $71,085 to $127,985, depending on education level and experience.
• For aspiring teachers without credentials or enrolled in a credentialing program, salary ranges from $62,316 to $63,866.

• Full‑time employees eligible to participate in benefit plans effective the first of the month following hire.
• 100% no‑cost premium Anthem Vivity HMO option (employee and dependents).
• 100% no‑cost premium options for dental and vision coverage; optional additional plans.
• Employee Assistance Program (100% employer‑paid).
• Life…