Middle & High School English Teacher

Job title: Middle & High School English Teacher

About the Role Join Green Dot Public Schools as a Middle & High School English Teacher in Los Angeles, CA. This role focuses on delivering high-quality, Common Core-aligned instruction using Green Dot’s curriculum, while leveraging data-driven planning and universal design for learning to support every student.

What You'll Do

• 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 which supports their 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

What We're Looking For

• A bachelor’s degree (required) and a growth mindset
• Strong content knowledge, pedagogical understanding, and the capacity to plan and deliver instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners
• Relentless commitment to high-quality execution and personal responsibility towards ambitious goals
• Excellent collaborative and organizational skills; strong verbal and written communication
• A strong ethical base, self-awareness, dependability, humility, and a sense of humor; commitment to Green Dot’s mission
• Willingness to pass a TB test and background check at time of offer
• Credential/license requirements for California-based educators: possess by July 2026 a valid California Preliminary or Clear Multiple Subject or Single Subject credential in English, OR eligible for a California Single Subject Intern credential in English (Intern credential by July 2026), OR eligible for a Short-Term Staff Permit (STSP) or Provisional Internship Permit (PIP) with CPR certification
• Note: If you hold only a Preliminary or Clear Multiple Subject credential, you will also need a minimum of 12 post-secondary English units and will be eligible for English positions in our middle schools

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary scale with Salary Calculator available at the Green Dot website
• Robust benefits offerings available at the Green Dot benefits website
• Los Angeles school locations available at the Green Dot website