2026-27 College & Career Readiness Teacher - Alain LeRoy Locke College Prep Academy

Green Dot Corporation•Los Angeles, CA

14d•$73,218 - $131,825•Onsite

About The Position

Green Dot recognizes that high-quality instruction is central to the academic success of students. 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 has fueled our thriving professional development and growth programs, which support and challenge teachers to maximize their impact in the classroom and advance their careers as leaders in education. Graduates will be career- and college-ready, critically conscious and literate citizens, culturally competent leaders and critically engaged change agents. Teachers will work with students on college-readiness test preparation and college applications as well as the scholarship and financial aid application process, as well as teach and reinforce the skills needed to make a successful transition from high school to post-secondary education and/or the workforce. The positions will also work with department members to maintain the schools’ scope and sequence as scholars move from grades 9-12. 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 https://greendot.org/teach-at-green-dot/ to learn more about teaching at Green Dot and to view our current salary scale (with an accompanying Salary Calculator). Visit https://mygreendotbenefits.benefitseasy.net/ to learn more about our robust benefit offerings, and https://tinyurl.com/3nbzut9b to view our Los Angeles school locations. If you will be eligible for a California Single Subject Intern, Preliminary, or Clear credential in Biology by July 2026, please apply now for our 2026-27 teaching positions. NOTE: Those with PPS credentials, Intern credentials or those who may qualify for a Short-Term Staff or Provisional Intern permit are not eligible to hold this position.

Requirements

have a bachelor’s degree (required)
have a growth mindset and love of learning
have knowledge of and experience with AVID
have the capacity to plan and deliver instruction to meet the needs of students, demonstrating cultural competence in working with students from cultural and linguistically diverse backgrounds
be able to integrate technology into instruction
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
Possess (or will possess by July 2026) a valid California Preliminary or Clear Single Subject credential in any content area (credentials in English and Social Science are preferred due to a strong focus on essay writing) OR a Preliminary or Clear Multiple Subject credential AND willing to earn a Single Subject credential by July 2027.
Prior to applying, visit the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (https://www.ctc.ca.gov/) to assess teaching eligibility in a California public school as of July 2026

Nice To Haves

credentials in English and Social Science are preferred due to a strong focus on essay writing

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
Develop students in: Academic Knowledge and Skill Building - clarify high school graduation requirements, build study skills and hold bi-weekly academic consultancy and goal setting meetings
Develop students in: Social Emotional Learning (SEL) - create and deliver lessons to support the mental health and wellness of scholars
Develop students in: Life Skills and Cultural Competence - support scholars in the art of financial literacy, resume writing, job interviews, etc.
Develop students in: College and Career Knowledge - support scholars in researching colleges and careers, writing personal statements, completing college applications, preparing for college-readiness exams, exploring careers to name, etc.
Develop students in: Positive School Culture and Restorative Practices - create a weekly focus on building a sense of connection, belonging and community with peers, adults and the schools through Community Circles and other school initiatives
Provided culturally responsive teaching strategies to support the needs of African American, English Language Learners, Homeless and Foster Youth, and individual Education and 504 Plan students
Engage in critical reflection, constantly revising practice to increase effectiveness
Utilize and analyze data to drive instruction and intervention via Power School and other data platforms
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

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) - visit https://mygreendotbenefits.benefitseasy.net/benefits/ 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 (http://tiny.cc/lnl0101), 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
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
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)