2026-27 High School Building & Construction CTE Teachers

About the role

The ideal candidate will foster student learning outcomes that are apprenticeship-ready for the Building and Construction Trades. Students will be prepared for important career-ready skills such as interviewing on the spot and knowing the right questions to ask for the apprenticeship interview. The ideal candidate will also be keenly aware of and foster the technical skills students will need to thrive in the Building and Construction Trades industry.

Essential Responsibilities

• Exhibit and uphold Green Dot core values
• Create a culture of learning in your classroom
• Teach construction technology and safety skills and instill entrepreneurial attitudes in students
• Work with industry partners to establish, coordinate and monitor students in regular workplace assignments
• Seek out and apply cutting edge construction resources to the instructional setting
• Create active and visible links to the construction industry to produce internships/externships, and jobs for students
• Apply practical knowledge of construction instruction, with the specific purpose of preparing and inserting students into the construction industry
• 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

• Have a high school diploma or equivalent (required)
• Have a valid California Designated Subjects Career Technical Education Teaching Credential with the industry sector: Building Trades and Construction or appropriate industry work experience to qualify for a CTE Credential
• Have at least 3 years of construction industry experience
• Have prior teaching/mentoring experience (preferred)
• Be a licensed contractor (preferred)
• 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
• Be 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
• Be dependable, humble, have a sense of humor and a rock-solid commitment to Green Dot’s mission and the communities we serve

Credential/License Requirements

• For California-Based Educators: Possess (or will possess by July 2026) a valid California Career Technical Education (CTE) credential, OR Possess (or will possess by July 2026) a valid California Preliminary or Clear Single Subject or Multiple Subject credential*
• Note for Multiple Subject Credential Holders: 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: 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 2026

Compensation - Salary

• For credentialed teachers, our current 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, the current salary range is between $62,316 and $63,866

Compensation - Benefits

• Full-time employees are eligible to participate in Green Dot’s benefit plans effective on the first of the month following their date of hire
• 100% no-cost premium Anthem Vivity HMO option (for employee and dependents)
• 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 and more)
• 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 (http://tiny.cc/lnl0101), which is 100% reimbursable
• Wellness programs and resources
• Financial planning/coaching access
• Student Loan forgiveness access
• Asociación de Maestros Unidos (AMU) union 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*