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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.

OPPORTUNITY

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 or Multiple Subject teaching credential or PPS credential in School Counseling (or an equivalent out-of-state credential which is transferable to California)

hold a valid CA Administrative credential / Certificate of Eligibility (or an equivalent out-of-state credential which is transferable to California), or are enrolled in a CA Administrative 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

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). In addition this position qualifies for a one-time $10,000 signing bonus, paid in two installments after months 6 and 12 of employment (subject to change).

Benefits

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

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 / benefits / 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

5 days of paid time off each calendar year

10 days of paid time off during the school year for personal illness / injury

20 days of paid time off during the school year for our Winter and Spring breaks

• (which include Christmas and New Year’s holidays) as well as an additional 9 annual paid holidays (MLK Day, President’s Day, Cesar Chavez Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Labor Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Day after Thanksgiving)

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

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

We are looking to fill this position for the 2025-26 school year (July 1, 2025 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 California 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

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Education and Training

Education Management

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