Principals (2026-27)

Green Dot Corporation•Los Angeles, CA

4d•$127,000 - $192,378•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking talented educational leaders with a desire to foster high levels of academic achievement in urban middle and high schools. Principals are held accountable for delivering student results in line with the goals agreed upon. Visit https://greendot.org/lead-at-green-dot/ to learn more about what it is like to be an administrator at Green Dot and view our competitive salary scale. Our school locations can be seen at https://tinyurl.com/mub9tvxy.

Requirements

possess a growth mindset and love of learning
hold a valid CA Clear Single Subject, Education Specialist or Multiple Subject teaching credential; or a Pupil Personnel Services credential in School Counseling; or an equivalent out-of-state credential which is transferable to California
hold a valid CA Administrative Services credential (or Certificate of Eligibility); an equivalent out-of-state credential which is transferable to California, or are enrolled in a CA Administrative Services credential program
have a minimum of 5 years of teaching or counseling experience at the middle or high school level, with a history of improving student achievement
have prior experience as an Assistant Principal, as well as other leadership roles (mentor teacher, department chair, etc.)
have proven management and leadership capabilities, as well as team-building skills
have experience managing budgets, creating and implementing policies and demonstrated ability in creating and managing systems
have excellent interpersonal communication and writing skills
have experience working in an entrepreneurial environment
have a passion for improving urban middle and high schools and driving education reform
can establish/foster a positive and safe school culture
have experience planning and implementing quality professional development, as well as coaching teachers
have experience strategically engaging stakeholders
have experience with conflict resolution
have experience in making data-driven decisions
have experience and demonstrated ability managing multiple teams and resources
have experience creating and monitoring strategic plans
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
To be considered for an Administrator position, the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (https://www.ctc.ca.gov/) requires five (5) years of successful, full-time experience in a public school, nonpublic school, or private school of equivalent status located in California or another state, or a combination of experience earned in California and another state.
Work Hours: This position requires consistent attendance during scheduled hours, as flexibility is limited by classroom or operational requirements.
Breaks: Breaks are structured within the workday and must align with operational needs and student care requirements. Extended or frequent breaks may not be feasible in this setting.
Physical Requirements: The position may require certain physical abilities, such as interacting with students, or moving through various parts of the school.
Social Requirements: The position requires extensive interaction with students, colleagues, and members of the public.
On-Site Presence: This role requires regular, in-person attendance to meet the needs of students, staff, and the school environment. Remote work/telecommuting is generally not an option.

Nice To Haves

are bilingual (English/Spanish)
are knowledgeable about bilingual education

Responsibilities

Hire and develop school staff (certificated and classified)
Serve as administrator and instructional leader of the school, direct and supervise the curriculum and guidance program of the school
Responsible for planning the master schedule of classes for students and for assigning members of the certificated staff
Evaluate the performance of teachers and other school employees and coach them on their individual development
Craft student discipline policies to meet unique student population needs
Direct financial and human resources at the school site
Responsible for school budgetary planning and business operations
Work closely with parents and the community at large
Initiate and implement community support and advisory groups
Accountable for students' overall academic performance
Available for contact with parents, students and staff to discuss student progress and problems after class, at night or on weekends (via cell phone or in person)
Maintain work hours extending beyond school hours for other professional duties or functions such as staff meetings, supervision of student events, etc.
Maintain professional standards and a school environment that is productive, safe and focused
Participate in Green Dot and individual professional development
Participate in other events aimed at promoting or developing our organization and schools (e.g., student recruitment)

Benefits

220-day work year
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
No-cost premium (for employee only) and low-cost premium (for entire family) HMO option via Anthem Vivity - a network that includes some of the best hospitals in the nation (Cedars Sinai, Huntington Memorial, Torrance Memorial, UCLA and more).
Medical PPO and EPO options (visit https://mygreendotbenefits.benefitseasy.net/ for more information)
Dental and vision care coverage (100% employer-paid options)
Employee Assistance Program (100% employer-paid)
Flexible Spending Accounts (health and dependent care)
Life and AD&D Insurance (100% employer-paid)
Optional Term Life & AD&D Insurance
Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance (100% employer-paid)
Wellness programs and resources
Financial planning/coaching access
Access to Student Loan forgiveness
California State Teachers Retirement System (CalSTRS) participation, with both employee and employer contributions
Potential opportunities for paid stipend work (as needed by each school site)
Approved family care and/or medical leave (unpaid)
Green Dot also offers generous paid time off for an overall work-life balance, while giving employees the opportunity to impact a growing, mission-driven organization that is committed to the success of all students.