CA: 2024-25 College & Career Readiness Teacher (Based At Locke)

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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 in Watts. 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 Asociación de Maestros Unidos (AMU), an affiliate of the California Teachers' Association and the National Education Association.

Visit https://careers.greendot.org/teachers/ to learn more about what it is like to be a teacher at Green Dot; https://careers.greendot.org/benefits-salary/ to check out our 2024-25 salary scale (with an accompanying salary calculator) and our robust benefit offerings; and https://tinyurl.com/mub9tvxy to view our Los Angeles middle and high school locations.

If you will be eligible for a California Single Subject Preliminary or Clear credential by July 2024, please apply now for our 2024-25 teaching positions.

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

QUALIFICATIONS

As an ideal candidate, you

have a bachelor's degree (required)

have a growth mindset and love of learning

have met the California Basic Skills requirement (https://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/basic-skills-requirement-(cl-667)

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 culturally 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 Dot's 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 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

For California-Based Educators:

Possess (or will possess by July 2024) 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

Eligible for a Short-Term Staff Permit (STSP) or Provisional Internship Permit (PIP)

For Out-of-State or Non-Credentialed Applicants:

Prior to applying, visit the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (https://www.ctc.ca.gov/) to assess teaching eligibility in a California public school as of July 2024

COMPENSATION - SALARY

For credentialed teachers, our 2024-25 salary scale ranges from $71,085 to $127,985, 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, the 2024-25 salary range is between $62,316 and $63,866

Visit https://careers.greendot.org/benefits-salary/ 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 https://tinyurl.com/27brsuyz 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 (https://tinyurl.com/bx5r6w35), which is 100% reimbursable

Wellness programs and resources

Financial planning/coaching access

Student Loan forgiveness access

Asociación 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 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)

• subject to change

Only those applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted and we hire on a rolling basis. We are looking to fill current openings as well as positions for the 2024-25 school year.

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