2026-27 Middle & High School Math Teachers (current openings may also be available)

About the role

Green Dot Public Schools is dedicated to providing high-quality instruction that is central to the academic success of all students. Our teachers deliver rigorous, standards-aligned instruction grounded in the Common Core State Standards and the expectations of state college systems. The instructional approach emphasizes intellectual preparation and Universal Design for Learning, ensuring instruction is accessible and effective for all learners. Collaboration across grade levels, including vertical articulation, supports a coherent and progressive learning experience. Green Dot’s curriculum aligns to Common Core standards while allowing teachers the flexibility to design innovative and engaging lesson plans. This approach ensures students are actively involved in their learning while addressing individual needs and maintaining high academic expectations.

We are committed to assessment practices that accurately reflect student learning and to equipping every student—regardless of background or circumstance—with the support needed to succeed in college, leadership, and life. This mission is supported by robust professional development and growth opportunities that empower teachers to maximize classroom impact and advance as educational leaders.

Green Dot teachers are represented by the Asociación de Maestros Unidos (AMU), an affiliate of the California Teachers’ Association and the National Education Association.

Responsibilities

• Exhibit and uphold Green Dot Public Schools core values
• Create a positive and inclusive classroom culture that supports academic rigor and emotional safety
• Plan and deliver engaging, standards-aligned Math instruction
• Use data to inform instructional planning and assess student learning
• Facilitate cognitively engaging lessons aligned to Green Dot instructional methodologies
• Engage in critical reflection and continuously improve instructional effectiveness
• Collaborate within the school site and across the Green Dot network
• Build partnerships with families and community stakeholders to support student success in college, leadership, and life

Requirements

Qualifications

The ideal candidate:

• Holds a bachelor’s degree (required)
• Demonstrates a growth mindset and commitment to continuous learning
• Possesses strong content knowledge and pedagogical skills
• Can plan and deliver instruction that meets diverse student needs
• Maintains high standards for execution and accountability
• Demonstrates strong collaboration, organization, and communication skills
• Exhibits ethical judgment, self-awareness, and professionalism
• Is dependable, humble, and committed to Green Dot’s mission and communities
• Is able to pass a tuberculosis (TB) test and background check at time of offer

Credential and License Requirements

California-Based Educators (by July 2026)

Applicants must meet one of the following:

• Hold or be eligible for a California Preliminary or Clear Single Subject Teaching Credential in Math, OR
• Be eligible for a California Single Subject Intern Teaching Credential in Math (Intern credential must be earned by July 2026), OR
• Be eligible for a Short-Term Staff Permit (STSP) or Provisional Internship Permit (PIP) and hold a valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification from the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross

Notes for Multiple Subject Credential Holders

• Candidates with a Preliminary or Clear Multiple Subject credential must also have at least 12 post-secondary semester units in Math coursework
• Multiple Subject credential holders will only be eligible for middle school Math positions
• Multiple Subject Intern credentials cannot be accepted

Out-of-State or Non-Credentialed Applicants

Applicants should review eligibility requirements through the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing to determine qualification to teach in California public schools by July 2026.

Pay

Credentialed teachers: $71,085 – $127,985 (based on education and years of experience)

Intern-eligible or non-credentialed teachers: $62,316 – $63,866

View the salary scale and Salary Calculator: https://greendot.org/teach-at-green-dot/

Additional compensation features may include:

• Longevity salary step increases in years 4, 8, and 13
• Annual exemplary attendance bonus
• Opportunities for paid stipends (as needed by each school site)

Schedule

• Approximately 198-day work year
• 10 days of paid sick/personal leave
• 25 days of paid school breaks (Fall, Winter, Spring), including major holidays
• 6 paid holidays (including Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day, Cesar Chavez Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, and Veterans Day)
• 3–5 days of paid bereavement leave

*Subject to change

Benefits

Green Dot Public Schools offers a comprehensive benefits package for employees and eligible dependents, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with 100% no-cost premium options available (benefits effective the first of the month following date of hire)
• Employee Assistance Program (employer-paid)
• Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability Insurance (employer-paid)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (health and dependent care)
• California Commission on Teacher Credentialing–approved mentor-based Teacher Induction Program (100% reimbursed)
• Wellness programs, financial planning resources, and student loan forgiveness access
• Membership in Asociación de Maestros Unidos (AMU)
• Participation in the California State Teachers’ Retirement System (CalSTRS)

Note: Employees enrolled in CalSTRS may contribute to a 401(k); however, employer matching contributions are not available.