2025-26 Middle & High School Social Science Teachers (current openings may also be available)

Green Dot Public Schools California; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking dedicated Social Science Teachers for the 2025-26 school year. This role emphasizes high-quality instruction aligned with the Common Core State Standards, fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment. The ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree and demonstrate a commitment to student success through innovative lesson planning and community engagement. The school is committed to professional development, empowering teachers to grow as educational leaders. Join a team that values diversity, equity, and inclusion while making a significant impact in the lives of students.

Benefits

100% no-cost premium Anthem Vivity HMO option

100% no-cost dental and vision coverage

Employee Assistance Program

Life and AD&D Insurance

Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Wellness programs

Financial planning/coaching access

Student Loan forgiveness access

Generous paid time off

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, with strong content knowledge and pedagogical understanding.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Create a culture of learning and respect in the classroom.
• Engage in data-driven planning and assessment of student learning.
• Facilitate rigorous learning with engaging lessons.

Skills

Collaborative Skills

Organizational Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Pedagogical Understanding

Growth Mindset

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

2025-26 Middle & High School Social Science Teachers (current openings may also be available)

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locations Green Dot California Central Office, Los Angeles, CA

time type Full time

posted on Posted 22 Days Ago

job requisition id JR0000370

Thank you for your interest.

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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.

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

If you will be eligible for a California Single Subject Intern, Preliminary, or Clear credential by July 2025 OR a California Multiple Subject Preliminary or Clear* credential, please apply now for our 2025-26 teaching positions.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Exhibit and uphold Green Dot core values
2. Create a culture of learning in your classroom
3. Engage in data-driven planning and assessment of student learning
4. Establish a culture of respect and rapport with the students which supports the students’ emotional safety
5. Facilitate rigorous learning by delivering cognitively engaging lessons that incorporate our instructional methodologies
6. Engage in critical reflection, constantly revising practice to increase effectiveness
7. Participate in a professional community across your school site and the Green Dot network
8. 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:

1. have a bachelor’s degree (required)
2. have a growth mindset and love of learning
3. have strong content knowledge, pedagogical understanding, and the capacity to plan and deliver instruction to meet the needs of students
4. display a relentless commitment to and high standards for high quality execution
5. are passionate and demonstrate a high level of personal responsibility towards ambitious goals
6. have excellent collaborative and organizational skills
7. have excellent verbal and written communication skills
8. have a strong ethical base and self-awareness
9. are dependable, humble, have a sense of humor and a rock-solid commitment to Green Dot’s mission and the communities we serve
10. will need to pass a TB test and background check at time of offer

CREDENTIAL/LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

For California-Based Educators:

1. Possess (or will possess by July 2025) a valid California Preliminary or Clear Multiple Subject* or Single Subject credential in Social Science, OR
2. Eligible for a California Single Subject Intern credential in Social Science (candidate must earn an Intern credential by July 2025), OR
3. Eligible for a Short-Term Staff Permit (STSP) or Provisional Internship Permit (PIP)

*Notes for Multiple Subject Credential Holders:

1. If you hold only a Preliminary or Clear Multiple Subject credential, you will also need a minimum of 12 post-secondary semester units in Social Science, Social Studies, History, and/or Ethnic Studies courses, and will only be eligible for Social Science positions in our middle schools
2. Unfortunately, we are unable to hire teachers with a Multiple Subject Intern credential as our classes are departmentalized

For Out-of-State or Non-Credentialed Applicants:

1. Prior to applying, visit the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (https://www.ctc.ca.gov/) to assess teaching eligibility in a California public school as of July 2025

COMPENSATION - SALARY

1. 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
2. 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

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):

1. 100% no-cost premium Anthem Vivity HMO option (for employee and dependents)
2. 100% no-cost premium options for dental and vision coverage, as well as options to purchase other medical and dental plans
3. Employee Assistance Program (100% employer-paid)
4. Life and AD&D Insurance (100% employer-paid)
5. Optional Term Life & AD&D Insurance
6. Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance (100% employer-paid)
7. Flexible Spending Accounts (health and dependent care)
8. A CTC-approved mentor-based Teacher Induction Program (100% reimbursable)
9. Wellness programs and resources
10. Financial planning/coaching access
11. Student Loan forgiveness access
12. Asociación de Maestros Unidos (AMU) membership
13. California State Teachers Retirement System (CalSTRS) participation
14. Higher ‘longevity’ salary step increase in years 4, 8 and 13*
15. Annual ‘exemplary attendance’ bonus*
16. Potential opportunities for paid stipend work (as needed by each school site)
17. Approved family care and/or medical leave (unpaid)
18. ~198-day work year*

Green Dot also offers generous paid time off for an overall work-life balance:

1. 10 days of paid time off during the school year for personal illness/injury
2. 25 days of paid time off during the school year for our Fall, Winter, and Spring breaks
3. 3-5 days of paid bereavement leave (if needed)

*Subject to change

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Only those applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted and we hire on a rolling basis.

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 characteristics.

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.