2026-27 High School Building & Construction CTE Teachers

Green Dot Corporation•Los Angeles, CA

3d•$71,085 - $127,985

About The Position

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 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. 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.

Requirements

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 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

Nice To Haves

have prior teaching/mentoring experience (preferred)
are a licensed contractor (preferred)

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

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
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
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)