2026-27 High School Physics Teachers

About the role

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.

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

• 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
• 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

Skills

N/A

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 (https://tinyurl.com/3wnz3nvd), 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

Pay

• Credential/License Requirements: Possess (or will possess by July 2026) a valid California Preliminary or Clear Single Subject credential in Physics, OR Eligible for a California Single Subject Intern credential in Physics (candidate must earn an Intern credential by July 2026), OR Eligible for a Short-Term Staff Permit (STSP) or Provisional Internship Permit (PIP), AND have a valid CPR certification that meets the standards established by the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross
• 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/intern-eligible, the current salary range is between $62,316 and $63,866

Schedule

~198-day work year*