2025-26 High School Digital Arts/Photography Teachers

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OPPORTUNITY
Green Dot is dedicated to providing highquality instruction central to the academic success of our students. Our teachers excel in delivering a superior education grounded in the rigorous requirements of Common Core State Standards and the expectations of state college systems.

Our approach embodies the principles of intellectual preparation and universal design for learning offering accessible and effective education for all learners regardless of their learning styles or abilities. Additionally different modes of collaboration including vertical articulation are a key component in our strategy aligning teaching methods across different grade levels to guarantee a coherent and progressive learning experience.

Green Dots curriculum while adhering strictly to the Common Core State Standards allows teachers the flexibility to craft innovative and engaging lesson plans. This approach ensures that every student is actively and effectively involved in their learning with lessons tailored to meet rigorous academic standards while also addressing individual learning needs and styles. We are committed to ensuring our assessment practices reflect student learning and achievements and that we equip every student irrespective of their background or circumstances with the opportunities and support necessary to transform these 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 Asociacin de Maestros Unidos (AMU) an affiliate of the California Teachers Association and the National Education Association.
Visit to learn more about teaching at Green Dot and to view our current 202425 salary scale (with an accompanying Salary Calculator). Visit to learn more about our robust benefit offerings and to view our Los Angeles middle and high school locations.

If you will be eligible for a California Single Subject Intern Preliminary or Clear credential in Art by July 2025 OR a California Multiple Subject Preliminary or Clear* credential please apply now for our 202526 teaching positions.

*Unfortunately we are not able to hire teachers with a Multiple Subject Intern credential as our classes are departmentalized.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
> Exhibit and uphold Green Dot core values
> Create a culture of learning in your classroom
> Engage in datadriven 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

QUALIFICATIONS
As an ideal candidate you

> have a bachelors degree (required)
> have a growth mindset and love of learning
> have strong content knowledge pedagogical understanding and the capacity to plan and deliver instruction to meet the needs of students
> are proficient in digital media and photography
> 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 selfawareness
> are dependable humble have a sense of humor and a rocksolid commitment to Green Dots mission and the communities we serve
> will need to pass a TB test and background check at time of offer

The information contained herein is not intended to be an allinclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job nor is it intended to be an allinclusive list of the skills and abilities required to perform the job.

CREDENTIAL/LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
For CaliforniaBased Educators:
> Possess (or will possess by July 2025) a valid California Preliminary or Clear Single Subject credential in Art OR
> Eligible for a California Single Subject Intern credential in Art (candidate must earn an Intern credential by July 2025) OR
> Eligible for a ShortTerm Staff Permit (STSP) or Provisional Internship Permit (PIP) AND have a valid CPR certification that meets the standards established by the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross

For OutofState or NonCredentialed Applicants: > Prior to applying visit the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing ( to assess teaching eligibility in a California public school as of July 2025

COMPENSATION SALARY
> For credentialed teachers our current 202425 salary scale ranges from $71085 to $127985 depending on your level of education and years of experience
> For aspiring teachers who have yet to obtain their credentials or those currently enrolled in a credentialing program/interneligible the current 202425 salary range is between $62316 and $63866
Visit to learn more as well as to obtain an estimate of your potential salary with our Salary Calculator.

COMPENSATION BENEFITS
In addition Green Dot offers one of the most robust and comprehensive benefits packages in the industry (for both you and your dependents):

> 100% nocost premium Anthem Vivity HMO option (for employee and dependents) a network that includes some of the best hospitals in the nation (Cedars Sinai Huntington Memorial Torrance Memorial UCLA and more)
> 100% nocost premium options for dental and vision coverage as well as options to purchase other medical and dental plans (including Anthem PPO Kaiser HMO MetLife and more) visit for more information
> Employee Assistance Program (100% employerpaid)
> Life and AD&D Insurance (100% employerpaid)
> Optional Term Life & AD&D Insurance
> Short and LongTerm Disability Insurance (100% employerpaid)
> Flexible Spending Accounts (health and dependent care) > A CTCapproved mentorbased Teacher Induction Program ( which is 100% reimbursable
> Wellness programs and resources
> Financial planning/coaching access
> Student Loan forgiveness access
> Asociacin de Maestros Unidos (AMU) 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)
> 198day work year*

Green Dot also offers generous paid time off for an overall worklife balance while giving employees the opportunity to impact a growing missiondriven organization that is committed to the success of all students:

> 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 Years holidays) as well as an additional 6 annual paid holidays (MLK Day Presidents Day Cesar Chavez Day Memorial Day Labor Day and Veterans Day)
> 35 days of paid bereavement leave (if needed)

*Subject to change

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Only those applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted and we hire on a rolling basis.

Green Dot Public Schools has embedded a diversity equity and inclusion lens in our organizational culture as well as in our educational and talent practices. We are committed to hiring those who reflect the diversity of our communities and we recruit employ support compensate and promote employees without regard to their actual or perceived race religious creed (including religious dress or grooming practices) color national origin or ancestry (including native language spoken) physical or mental disability (including HIV or AIDS) medical condition (including cancer or genetic characteristics) genetic information marital status (including registered domestic partnership status) sex (including pregnancy childbirth lactation and related medical conditions) gender (including gender identity and expression) parental status age (forty (40) and over) sexual orientation Civil Air Patrol status military and veteran status citizenship immigration status or any other consideration protected by federal state or local law. Please note that Green Dot Public Schools California is unable to sponsor any applicant for a temporary or permanent U.S employmentbased visa nor hire any applicant currently holding a temporary U.S. employmentbased visa.

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