2026-27 High School Physics Teachers (current openings may also be available)

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Thank you for your interest in Green Dot Public Schools.

If you will be eligible for a California Single Subject Intern, Preliminary, or Clear credential in Physics by July 2026, we encourage you to apply for our 2026–27 teaching positions.

Green Dot Public Schools is committed to providing high-quality instruction that is central to the academic success of all students. Our teachers deliver rigorous, standards-aligned instruction grounded in the Common Core State Standards and the expectations of state college systems.

Our instructional approach emphasizes intellectual preparation and

Universal Design for Learning (UDL)

to ensure instruction is accessible and effective for all learners. Collaboration, including vertical articulation across grade levels, is a core component of our instructional model, ensuring a coherent and progressive learning experience for students.

Green Dot’s curriculum aligns to Common Core standards while allowing teachers the flexibility to design innovative and engaging lesson plans that meet diverse learning needs. We are committed to assessment practices that accurately reflect student learning and to equipping every student—regardless of background or circumstance—with the support needed to succeed in college, leadership, and life.

This mission is supported through strong professional development and growth opportunities that empower teachers to maximize their classroom impact and grow as educational leaders.

Green Dot teachers are represented by the Asociación de Maestros Unidos (AMU), an affiliate of the California Teachers’ Association (CTA) and the National Education Association (NEA).

Employment Status Notice:

Any individual hired into an AMU-represented position with a start date on or after September 15 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.

Responsibilities

Exhibit and uphold Green Dot Public Schools core values

Create a positive and inclusive classroom culture that supports academic rigor and emotional safety

Plan and deliver engaging, standards-aligned Physics instruction

Use data to inform instructional planning and assess student learning

Implement instructional methodologies that promote cognitively engaging learning experiences

Reflect on instructional practice and continuously improve effectiveness

Collaborate within the school site and across the Green Dot network

Build strong partnerships with families and community stakeholders to support student success

Qualifications

Demonstrates a growth mindset and commitment to continuous learning

Possesses strong content knowledge and pedagogical skills

Is able to plan and deliver instruction that meets diverse student needs

Maintains high standards for execution and accountability

Demonstrates strong collaboration, organization, and communication skills

Exhibits ethical judgment, self-awareness, and professionalism

Is dependable, humble, and committed to Green Dot’s mission and communities

Is able to pass a tuberculosis (TB) test and background check at time of offer

Credential and License Requirements California-Based Educators (by July 2026)

Applicants must meet one of the following:

Hold or be eligible for a

California Preliminary or Clear Single Subject Teaching Credential in Physics , OR

Be eligible for a

California Single Subject Intern Teaching Credential in Physics

(Intern credential must be earned by July 2026), OR

Be eligible for a

Short-Term Staff Permit (STSP)

or

Provisional Internship Permit (PIP)

and hold a valid

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

certification that meets standards established by the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross

Out-of-State or Non-Credentialed Applicants Applicants should review eligibility requirements through the

California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC)

to assess qualification to teach in a California public school by July 2026.

Credentialed teachers:

$71,085 – $127,985 (based on education and years of experience)

Intern-eligible or non-credentialed teachers:

$62,316 – $63,866

Visit https://greendot.org/teach-at-green-dot/ to view the current salary scale and access the Salary Calculator.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage with 100% no-cost premium options available

Benefits eligibility beginning the first of the month following date of hire

Employee Assistance Program (employer-paid)

Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability Insurance (employer-paid)

Flexible Spending Accounts (health and dependent care)

California Commission on Teacher Credentialing–approved

mentor-based Teacher Induction Program (100% reimbursed)

Wellness programs, financial planning resources, and student loan forgiveness access

Participation in the

California State Teachers’ Retirement System (CalSTRS)

Additional Compensation

Longevity salary step increases in years 4, 8, and 13

Annual exemplary attendance bonus

Opportunities for paid stipends

Approximately 198-day work year

Paid Time Off

10 days of paid sick/personal leave

25 days of paid school breaks (Fall, Winter, Spring)

6 paid holidays (including Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day, Cesar Chavez Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, and Veterans Day)

3–5 days of paid bereavement leave

Additional Information

Hiring is conducted on a rolling basis

Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted

Current-year teaching opportunities may also be available

Green Dot Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Green Dot does not sponsor employment-based visas.

Seniority level Entry level

Employment type Full-time

Job function Education and Training

Industries: Education Management

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