Middle & High School English Teachers

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Green Dot Public Schools is committed 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.

Our 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, is a core component of our model and supports a coherent, progressive learning experience for students.

Green Dot’s curriculum adheres to Common Core standards while allowing teachers the flexibility to design innovative and engaging lesson plans. This approach ensures students are actively engaged in learning while addressing individual learning needs and maintaining high academic expectations. We are committed to assessment practices that accurately reflect student learning and to providing all students—regardless of background—with the support needed to succeed in college, leadership, and life.

This mission is supported by strong professional development and growth opportunities that empower teachers to maximize their classroom impact and grow 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.

Employment Status Notice:

Any individual hired into an AMU-represented position with a start date on or after September 15 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.

• 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 English instruction
• Use data to inform instructional planning and assess student learning
• Implement instructional methodologies that promote cognitively engaging learning experiences
• Reflect on instructional practice and continuously improve effectiveness
• Collaborate within the school site and across the Green Dot network
• Build partnerships with families and community stakeholders to support student success

Qualifications

The ideal candidate:

• 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 English, OR
• Be eligible for a California Single Subject Intern Teaching Credential in English (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 English coursework
• Multiple Subject credential holders will only be eligible for middle school English 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…