2025-26 Middle School Science Teachers

About the Employer

High-quality instruction is at the heart of every Green Dot California school. We achieve better student outcomes and higher graduation rates serving students who need the most, lower per-pupil funding, and a unionized workforce across our 18 public charter schools in the greater Los Angeles area.

We are committed to recruiting, training, and supporting the very best teachers, administrators, and overall talent to attain professional excellence. At Green Dot Public Schools CA, you have the ability to make a difference.

Why Choose Green Dot Public Schools California?

Diverse Staff | Strong Leadership | Partnership with Unions | Benefits

Job Summary

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 accomplishments.

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 Asociacin de Maestros Unidos (AMU), an affiliate of the California Teachers' Association and the National Education Association.

Visit https : / / greendot.org / teach-at-green-dot / to learn more about teaching at Green Dot and to view our current openings.

Requirements / Qualifications

Comments and Other Information

ESSENTIAL 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 the students which supports the students' emotional safety

Facilitate rigorous learning by delivering cognitively engaging lessons that incorporate 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 bringing to bear resources that support student success in college, leadership, and life

QUALIFICATIONS

As an ideal candidate, you

have a bachelor's degree (required)

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 execution

are passionate and demonstrate a high level of personal responsibility towards ambitious goals

have excellent collaborative and organizational skills

have excellent verbal and written communication skills

have a strong ethical base and self-awareness

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

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Work Hours : This position requires consistent attendance during scheduled hours, as flexibility is limited by classroom or operational requirements.

Breaks : Breaks are structured within the workday and must align with operational needs and student care requirements. Extended or frequent breaks may not be feasible in this setting.

Physical Requirements : The position may require certain physical abilities, such as interacting with students, or moving through various parts of the school.

Social Requirements : The position requires extensive interaction with students, colleagues, and members of the public.

On-Site Presence : This role requires regular, in-person attendance to meet the needs of students, staff, and the school environment. Remote work / telecommuting is generally not an option.

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.

COMPENSATION - 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 of 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 Salary Calculator.

COMPENSATION - BENEFITS

In addition, Green Dot offers one of the most robust and comprehensive benefits packages in the industry (for both you and your 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 more information

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 (health and dependent care)

A CTC-approved mentor-based Teacher Induction Program (https : / / tinyurl.com / 3wnz3nvd), which is 100% reimbursable

Wellness programs and resources

Financial planning / coaching access

Student Loan forgiveness access

Asociacin de Maestros Unidos (AMU) membership, an affiliate of the CTA and NEA

California State Teachers Retirement System (CalSTRS) participation, with both 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)

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 personal 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 and Veteran's Day)

3-5 days of paid bereavement leave (if needed)

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Only 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. employment-based visa.