The Role
Lead and manage an urban middle or high school: hire and develop staff, direct instructional programs, manage budgets and operations, set schedules and discipline policies, engage families and community, drive student achievement, and participate in professional development and organizational initiatives.
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We are seeking talented educational leaders with a desire to foster high levels of academic achievement in urban middle and high schools. Principals are held accountable for delivering student results in line with the goals agreed upon. Visit https://greendot.org/lead-at-green-dot/ to learn more about what it is like to be an administrator at Green Dot and view our competitive salary scale. Our school locations can be seen at https://tinyurl.com/mub9tvxy.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
> Hire and develop school staff (certificated and classified)
> Serve as administrator and instructional leader of the school, direct and supervise the curriculum and guidance program of the school
> Responsible for planning the master schedule of classes for students and for assigning members of the certificated staff
> Evaluate the performance of teachers and other school employees and coach them on their individual development
> Craft student discipline policies to meet unique student population needs
> Direct financial and human resources at the school site
> Responsible for school budgetary planning and business operations
> Work closely with parents and the community at large
> Initiate and implement community support and advisory groups
> Accountable for students' overall academic performance
> Available for contact with parents, students and staff to discuss student progress and problems after class, at night or on weekends (via cell phone or in person)
> Maintain work hours extending beyond school hours for other professional duties or functions such as staff meetings, supervision of student events, etc.
> Maintain professional standards and a school environment that is productive, safe and focused
> Participate in Green Dot and individual professional development
> Participate in other events aimed at promoting or developing our organization and schools (e.g., student recruitment)
QUALIFICATIONS
As an ideal candidate, you
> possess a growth mindset and love of learning
> hold a valid CA Clear Single Subject, Education Specialist or Multiple Subject teaching credential; or a Pupil Personnel Services credential in School Counseling; or an equivalent out-of-state credential which is transferable to California
> hold a valid CA Administrative Services credential (or Certificate of Eligibility); an equivalent out-of-state credential which is transferable to California, or are enrolled in a CA Administrative Services credential program
> have a minimum of 5 years of teaching or counseling experience at the middle or high school level*, with a history of improving student achievement
> have prior experience as an Assistant Principal, as well as other leadership roles (mentor teacher, department chair, etc.)
> have proven management and leadership capabilities, as well as team-building skills
> have experience managing budgets, creating and implementing policies and demonstrated ability in creating and managing systems
> are bilingual (English/Spanish) (highly desirable)
> have excellent interpersonal communication and writing skills
> have experience working in an entrepreneurial environment
> have a passion for improving urban middle and high schools and driving education reform
> are knowledgeable about bilingual education
> can establish/foster a positive and safe school culture
> have experience planning and implementing quality professional development, as well as coaching teachers
> have experience strategically engaging stakeholders
> have experience with conflict resolution
> have experience in making data-driven decisions
> have experience and demonstrated ability managing multiple teams and resources
> have experience creating and monitoring strategic plans
> 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
*To be considered for an Administrator position, the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (https://www.ctc.ca.gov/) requires five (5) years of successful, full-time experience in a public school, nonpublic school, or private school of equivalent status located in California or another state, or a combination of experience earned in California and another state.
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.
COMPENSATION
Our current Principal salary scale ranges from $127,000 - $192,378, based on experience (visit https://greendot.org/lead-at-green-dot/ to view our current School Leader salary scale).
Green Dot also offers one of the most robust and comprehensive benefits packages in the industry (for both you and your dependents):
> 220-day work year
> 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
> No-cost premium (for employee only) and low-cost premium (for entire family) HMO option via Anthem Vivity - a network that includes some of the best hospitals in the nation (Cedars Sinai, Huntington Memorial, Torrance Memorial, UCLA and more).
> Medical PPO and EPO options (visit https://mygreendotbenefits.benefitseasy.net/ for more information)
> Dental and vision care coverage (100% employer-paid options)
> Employee Assistance Program (100% employer-paid)
> Flexible Spending Accounts (health and dependent care)
> Life and AD&D Insurance (100% employer-paid)
> Optional Term Life & AD&D Insurance
> Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance (100% employer-paid)
> Wellness programs and resources
> Financial planning/coaching access
> Access to Student Loan forgiveness
> California State Teachers Retirement System (CalSTRS) participation, with both employee and employer contributions
> Potential opportunities for paid stipend work (as needed by each school site)
> Approved family care and/or medical leave (unpaid)
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.
We are looking to fill positions for the 2026-27 school year (July 1, 2026 start date).
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 not able 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
We are seeking talented educational leaders with a desire to foster high levels of academic achievement in urban middle and high schools. Principals are held accountable for delivering student results in line with the goals agreed upon. Visit https://greendot.org/lead-at-green-dot/ to learn more about what it is like to be an administrator at Green Dot and view our competitive salary scale. Our school locations can be seen at https://tinyurl.com/mub9tvxy.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
> Hire and develop school staff (certificated and classified)
> Serve as administrator and instructional leader of the school, direct and supervise the curriculum and guidance program of the school
> Responsible for planning the master schedule of classes for students and for assigning members of the certificated staff
> Evaluate the performance of teachers and other school employees and coach them on their individual development
> Craft student discipline policies to meet unique student population needs
> Direct financial and human resources at the school site
> Responsible for school budgetary planning and business operations
> Work closely with parents and the community at large
> Initiate and implement community support and advisory groups
> Accountable for students' overall academic performance
> Available for contact with parents, students and staff to discuss student progress and problems after class, at night or on weekends (via cell phone or in person)
> Maintain work hours extending beyond school hours for other professional duties or functions such as staff meetings, supervision of student events, etc.
> Maintain professional standards and a school environment that is productive, safe and focused
> Participate in Green Dot and individual professional development
> Participate in other events aimed at promoting or developing our organization and schools (e.g., student recruitment)
QUALIFICATIONS
As an ideal candidate, you
> possess a growth mindset and love of learning
> hold a valid CA Clear Single Subject, Education Specialist or Multiple Subject teaching credential; or a Pupil Personnel Services credential in School Counseling; or an equivalent out-of-state credential which is transferable to California
> hold a valid CA Administrative Services credential (or Certificate of Eligibility); an equivalent out-of-state credential which is transferable to California, or are enrolled in a CA Administrative Services credential program
> have a minimum of 5 years of teaching or counseling experience at the middle or high school level*, with a history of improving student achievement
> have prior experience as an Assistant Principal, as well as other leadership roles (mentor teacher, department chair, etc.)
> have proven management and leadership capabilities, as well as team-building skills
> have experience managing budgets, creating and implementing policies and demonstrated ability in creating and managing systems
> are bilingual (English/Spanish) (highly desirable)
> have excellent interpersonal communication and writing skills
> have experience working in an entrepreneurial environment
> have a passion for improving urban middle and high schools and driving education reform
> are knowledgeable about bilingual education
> can establish/foster a positive and safe school culture
> have experience planning and implementing quality professional development, as well as coaching teachers
> have experience strategically engaging stakeholders
> have experience with conflict resolution
> have experience in making data-driven decisions
> have experience and demonstrated ability managing multiple teams and resources
> have experience creating and monitoring strategic plans
> 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
*To be considered for an Administrator position, the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (https://www.ctc.ca.gov/) requires five (5) years of successful, full-time experience in a public school, nonpublic school, or private school of equivalent status located in California or another state, or a combination of experience earned in California and another state.
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.
COMPENSATION
Our current Principal salary scale ranges from $127,000 - $192,378, based on experience (visit https://greendot.org/lead-at-green-dot/ to view our current School Leader salary scale).
Green Dot also offers one of the most robust and comprehensive benefits packages in the industry (for both you and your dependents):
> 220-day work year
> 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
> No-cost premium (for employee only) and low-cost premium (for entire family) HMO option via Anthem Vivity - a network that includes some of the best hospitals in the nation (Cedars Sinai, Huntington Memorial, Torrance Memorial, UCLA and more).
> Medical PPO and EPO options (visit https://mygreendotbenefits.benefitseasy.net/ for more information)
> Dental and vision care coverage (100% employer-paid options)
> Employee Assistance Program (100% employer-paid)
> Flexible Spending Accounts (health and dependent care)
> Life and AD&D Insurance (100% employer-paid)
> Optional Term Life & AD&D Insurance
> Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance (100% employer-paid)
> Wellness programs and resources
> Financial planning/coaching access
> Access to Student Loan forgiveness
> California State Teachers Retirement System (CalSTRS) participation, with both employee and employer contributions
> Potential opportunities for paid stipend work (as needed by each school site)
> Approved family care and/or medical leave (unpaid)
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.
We are looking to fill positions for the 2026-27 school year (July 1, 2026 start date).
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 not able 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
Skills Required
- Valid CA Clear Single Subject, Education Specialist, or Multiple Subject teaching credential; OR Pupil Personnel Services credential in School Counseling; OR equivalent transferable out-of-state credential
- Valid CA Administrative Services credential or Certificate of Eligibility; OR equivalent transferable out-of-state credential; OR enrolled in a CA Administrative Services credential program
- Minimum of five (5) years of full-time successful teaching or counseling experience at the middle or high school level with a history of improving student achievement
- Prior experience as an Assistant Principal and other leadership roles (mentor teacher, department chair, etc.)
- Proven management and leadership capabilities, including team-building skills
- Experience managing school budgets, creating and implementing policies, and managing systems
- Experience planning and implementing quality professional development and coaching teachers
- Experience engaging stakeholders and community groups, and building advisory/support groups
- Experience with conflict resolution and making data-driven decisions
- Experience creating and monitoring strategic plans and managing multiple teams/resources
- Excellent interpersonal communication and writing skills
- Ability to maintain work hours beyond school hours and be available to parents/staff outside normal hours
- Must pass a TB test and background check at time of offer
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
- Knowledgeable about bilingual education
- Experience working in an entrepreneurial environment
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The Company
What We Do
Green Dot Public Schools is a nonprofit charter-school organization founded to transform public education in historically underserved Los Angeles neighborhoods. Its mission is to create small, high-quality public schools that expand educational opportunities for students. The organization serves local communities through public-school programs and focuses on improving access to strong educational experiences for children and young people who have historically been underserved.
