High School Chemistry Teachers

Overview

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 aligned with 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 and progressive learning experience.

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 involved in their learning while addressing individual learning 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 strong professional development and growth opportunities that empower teachers to maximize their 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
.

• 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 Chemistry 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

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

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 Chemistry
  , OR
• Be eligible for a California Single Subject Intern Teaching Credential in Chemistry (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 valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification from the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross

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.

• Credentialed teachers: $71,085 – $127,985 (based on education and years of experience)
• Intern-eligible or non-credentialed teachers: $62,316 – $63,866

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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…