Elementary School Teacher

## 2026-27 High School Building & Construction CTE TeachersApplylocations: Green Dot California Central Office, Los Angeles, CAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR0000926### Thank you for your interest. If you are a Green Dot internal employee, please apply using the Jobs Hub on the Workday Home Page. If you are a Green Dot contract/independent worker, please apply through the External Posting URL.OPPORTUNITY Green Dot is seeking Building and Construction CTE Teachers to develop construction skills (including industry standard safe working standards) and coordinate work placements for high school students. 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. Green Dot recognizes that high-quality instruction is central to the academic success of students. Our teachers effectively deliver a superior education built on the rigorous requirements of Common Core State Standards and the expectations of the state college systems. Simultaneously, the collaborative and flexible nature of Green Dot’s curriculums encourage teachers to develop creative lesson plans to personally and thoroughly engage each student in their classrooms. We are committed to ensuring that every student, regardless of background or circumstance, is not only provided with the opportunity to succeed, but empowered with the self-confidence and support networks necessary to transform opportunities into accomplishments. 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. Please note: Any individual hired for an AMU position with a start date on or after September 15th will be classified as an at-will, probationary employee. At the conclusion of the school year, there may be an opportunity to transition to regular employee status. More information can be made available upon receipt of an application. Visit to learn more about teaching at Green Dot and to view our current salary scale (with an accompanying Salary Calculator). Visit to learn more about our robust benefit offerings. If you will be eligible for a California Career Technical Education (CTE) credential, OR a Single Subject Intern, Preliminary, or Clear credential, OR a California Multiple Subject Preliminary or Clear\* credential by July 2026, please apply now for our 2026-27 teaching positions. \*Unfortunately, we are not able to hire teachers with a Multiple Subject Intern credential as our classes are departmentalized. 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 As an ideal candidate, you > 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) > are 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 > are 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 > are dependable, humble, have a sense of humor and a rock-solid commitment to Green Dot’s mission and the communities we serve > will need to pass a TB test and background check at time of offer The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to perform the job. 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\* \*Notes 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 ( 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 Visit to learn more, as well as to obtain an estimate of your potential salary with our Salary Calculator. 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 Visit to learn more, as well as to obtain an estimate of your potential salary with our Salary Calculator. 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): > 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) - visit for more information > 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 ( 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 Note: If you are enrolled in CalSTRS through Green Dot, you are eligible to contribute to the 401(k), however, you are not eligible to receive the company match > 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\* Green Dot also offers generous paid time off for an overall work-life balance, while giving employees the opportunity to impact on a growing, mission-driven organization that is committed to the success of all students: > 10 days of paid time off during the school year for personal illness/injury (a portion of which may be used for personal necessity) > 25 days of paid time off during the school year for our Fall, Winter, and Spring breaks\* (which include the Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s holidays) as well as an additional 6 annual paid holidays (MLK Day, President’s Day, Cesar Chavez Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day and Veteran’s Day) > 3-5 days of paid bereavement leave (if needed) \*Subject to change 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 race, religious creed (including religious dress or grooming practices), color, national origin or ancestry (including native language spoken), physical or mental disability (including HIV or AIDS), medical condition (including cancer or genetic characteristics), genetic information, marital status (including registered domestic partnership status), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender (including gender identity and expression), parental status, age (forty (40) and over), sexual orientation, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, citizenship, immigration status or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local law. Please note that Green Dot Public Schools 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.Green Dot California Central Office, Los Angeles, CA #J-18808-Ljbffr