2026-27 Adelante Teacher Fellow

Thank you for your interest. If you are a Green Dot internal employee, please apply using the Jobs Hub on the Workday Home Page. If you are a Green Dot contract/independent worker, please apply through the External Posting URL. ABOUT GREEN DOT PUBLIC SCHOOLS At Green Dot Public Schools, we're not just teaching – we're revolutionizing education in Los Angeles' most underserved communities. With 18 groundbreaking public charter schools, we serve over 10,000 students. Our mission? To ensure every student graduates ready for college, leadership, and life in a world that needs their unique talents. We stand out as a champion for equity. Our approach is rooted in four foundational pillars: Exemplary Teaching: Innovative, passionate educators dedicated to your success Culture of College Readiness: Every student is prepared to thrive in college and beyond. Leadership and Life Skills: Develop the skills to lead and make an impact. Removing Barriers: Actively breaking down obstacles to ensure equal access to quality education. Our commitment shines through our achievements: Nine high schools ranked among the nation’s best, with numerous awards under our belt. Transforming public funds into superior outcomes, challenging the status quo. Teachers who are the heartbeat of our mission, bridging the opportunity gap daily. At Green Dot, you're not just choosing a career – you're joining a movement. Ready to transform lives and communities? Join us and be the change you wish to see in education. OPPORTUNITY The Adelante pathway could be tailor-made for you! As an Adelante teacher fellow, you’ll start as a full-time educator, immersing yourself in the world of teaching from day one while you simultaneously earn a Preliminary California teaching credential. Enjoy the stability of a salary and benefits while you complete your educational coursework. This path is perfect for those eager to make an immediate impact in the classroom. The Adelante program is an accelerated pathway for individuals interested in becoming teachers by fall 2026. We are currently accepting applications from those interested in obtaining a California Single Subject Teaching Credential in Science (Middle School Science, Physics, Chemistry and/or Biology), Math or Special Education (Mild-Moderate). At this time, we are unable to accept applications from those who wish to obtain a credential in English, Social Studies, Spanish, Special Education (Extensive Needs), Art or Physical Education. The Adelante program is run in partnership with Loyola Marymount University (LMU). Admitted individuals will earn a Preliminary credential, and master's degree within a 15-month period. Participants will begin coursework with LMU during the summer of 2026 (completing two online courses) and complete the remaining online coursework while teaching full-time at a Green Dot school. This program offers comprehensive financial incentives, making a low-cost credential a reachable goal. During the school year, your growth is our priority, with support including twice-weekly professional development, regular classroom observations, and personalized coaching with feedback. This comprehensive approach ensures you're well-equipped to make a significant impact in the classroom. REQUIREMENTS Obtained a bachelor’s degree (must be conferred before June 2026)Please inquire if you have any questions Meet Subject Matter Competency or pass the relevant CSET by April 1, 2026** Desire to pursue a California credential in Science, Math, or Special Education-Mild/Moderate (at this time we are unable to accept applications for any other content areas) Possess an unwavering belief in all students’ potential Possess high levels of empathy and compassion Able to demonstrate excellent planning and organizational skills Be self-aware and reflective Be open to giving and receiving feedback Able to proactively navigate stressful situations Are dependable, humble, have a sense of humor and a rock-solid commitment to Green Dot’s mission and the communities we serve Able to pass a TB test and background check at time of offer **While you may participate in interviews and advance through the Adelante selection process without having completed the required assessments, you must submit verification of passing the following exams no later than April 1, 2026, to be eligible for admission to both Loyola Marymount University and the Adelante program. All CSET exams in your chosen content area (of Science, Math or Special Education-Mild/Moderate) OR have your post-secondary transcripts analyzed to determine if you qualify for a Subject Matter Waiver U.S. Constitution Exam (this requirement is waived if you attended a California State University) Please allow enough time to take the exams and receive the scores before the April 1, 2026 deadline. The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to perform the job. COMPENSATION - SALARY Our annual starting salary is $62,316. Earning potential increased once you have obtained your Preliminary credential and accrued additional post-bachelor’s degree units. 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): > 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 > 100% no-cost premium Anthem Vivity HMO option (for employee and dependents) > 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 and more) - visit https://mygreendotbenefits.benefitseasy.net/benefits/ 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/3wnz3nvd), which is 100% reimbursable > Wellness programs and resources > Financial planning/coaching access > Student Loan forgiveness access > Asociación de Maestros Unidos (AMU) union membership, an affiliate of the CTA and NEA > California State Teachers Retirement System (CalSTRS) participation, with both employee and employer contributions Note: If you are enrolled in CalSTRS through Green Dot, you are eligible to contribute to the 401(k), however, you are not eligible to receive the company match > 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 We are accepting applications on a rolling basis, with ‘Early Admission’ on December 5, 2025. Summer Training will begin in July 2026. It is highly recommended that you apply before March 1st, but the final deadline is April 1st, 2026. If you have not yet passed the required assessments, you may still apply and indicate your timeline for them. 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 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. Green Dot California Central Office, Los Angeles, CA ABOUT GREEN DOT Green Dot Public Schools is a non-profit network of public charter schools dedicated to transforming the public education system so that ALL students graduate prepared for college, leadership, and life. We recently entered our 25th year of empowering scholars to achieve these goals. Our schools are founded on an unwavering belief in the potential of all students, and four key elements to our school model help us unlock the inherent potential in every student we serve: quality teaching and instruction, a college-going culture, a focus on fostering leadership and life skills, and a focus on eliminating barriers to learning. We have 18 schools and over 10,000 students across Los Angeles. Our schools are located in some of the most underserved communities that have been denied access to high-quality educational opportunities, and we seek to prove that it is possible to close the access and opportunity gap that exists between low-income students and their more affluent peers. What differentiates Green Dot is our intense focus on truly serving ALL students, our collaboration with reform-minded unions, our work focused on large-scale turnarounds of schools formerly run by the districts, and our ability to take on the toughest challenges with the same public funding received by traditional district schools but accomplishing very different results. Green Dot’s results are undeniable. In 2024, all of our independent high schools were named among the best in the country by U.S. News & World Report, and we have four California Distinguished Schools. Several of our schools have received the CORE Districts’ Academic Growth Awards, which recognize schools making the greatest impact on student achievement. Additionally, Green Dot’s first turnaround, Alain LeRoy Locke College Preparatory Academy, was named Charter School of the Year by the California Charter Schools Association in 2019. 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 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.

Salary : $62,316