2025-26 Dual Enrollment/College & Career Readiness Teacher at Alain LeRoy Locke College Prep Academy

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OPPORTUNITY
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.

This position will be based at our Alain LeRoy Locke College Prep Academy. 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 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 2024-25 salary scale (with an accompanying Salary Calculator). Visit to learn more about our robust benefit offerings

If you will be eligible for a California Single Subject Preliminary or Clear credential by July 2025 please apply now for our 2025-26 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.

ESSENTIAL 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
* Social Emotional Learning (SEL) - create and deliver lessons to support the mental health and wellness of scholars
* Life Skills and Cultural Competence - support scholars in the art of financial literacy resume writing job interviews etc.
* 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.
* 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
> Collaborate with college professors and Locke counselors to ensure student success

QUALIFICATIONS
As an ideal candidate you

> have a bachelors 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 Dots mission and the communities we serve
> will need to pass a TB test and background check at time of offer

JOB REQUIREMENTS
> 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.

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

CREDENTIAL/LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
> Possess (or will possess by July 2025) 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 2026.
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.

For Out-of-State 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 2024-25 salary scale ranges from $71085 to $127985 depending on your level of education and years of experience
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% no-cost 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% 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 MetLife and more) - visit 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 ( 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)
> 198-day work year*

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:

> 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)
> 3-5 days of paid bereavement leave (if needed)

*Subject to change

APPLICATION PROCEDURE We ask that you complete an online application at Only those applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted and we hire on a rolling basis.

In addition to positions for the 2025-26 school year we may also have current openings available.
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 employment-based visa nor hire any applicant currently holding a temporary U.S. employment-based visa.

Alain LeRoy Locke Charter High School Los Angeles CA