26-27 Elementary School Teacher - Stella Elementary Charter Academy

BRIGHT STAR SCHOOLS•Los Angeles, CA

6d•$63,600 - $137,400•Onsite

About The Position

Bright Star Schools is a free, publicly funded and open enrollment non-profit organization with nine public charters in urban Los Angeles. Across all of our Bright Star sites, over 90% of our students are eligible for free and reduced lunch. Our mission is to provide holistic, inclusive support for all students to achieve academic excellence and grow their unique talents so that they find joy in higher education, career, and life. Bright Star students will become leaders who act with integrity and champion equity to enrich our communities and the world. The framework to our success is our core operating principles, which are Integridad, Ubuntu, Kohyang (고향), and Growth. Our educators join a family that is passionate and committed to developing all students to become well-rounded citizens. We offer small class sizes, comprehensive coordinator support, and numerous collaboration opportunities across the organization and within school sites. We strongly believe in listening to all stakeholders’ voices, and we work to increase teaching practice and effectiveness through our data-driven and feedback-derived professional development. We provide a culture of learning and growth for educators, with an emphasis on job-embedded, differentiated professional development, which includes: Organization-wide content specific professional development sessions throughout the year An instructional coaching program A no-cost induction program for new teachers with a preliminary credential (Our two- year induction program allows teachers with preliminary credentials to earn their CA clear credential at no cost to the teacher.) Paid professional development (pupil-free) days Professional learning communities at the school site and by grade level or content area. Overall, our educators receive 140+ hours of job-embedded professional development opportunities to support teacher growth and advancing student achievement over the course of each year. Bright Star Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, pregnancy, or veteran status.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
Multiple Subject CA Credential (Clear or Preliminary credentials only)
Possession of either an English Learner Authorization (EL Authorization), Bilingual, Cross-Cultural, Language and Academic Development (BCLAD) certificate; Cross-Cultural, Language and Academic Development (CLAD) certificate; or Bilingual Certificate of Competence (BCC) required.
Commitment to Educational Excellence – Belief that every child deserves a high-quality education that prepares them for college and beyond.
Whole-Child & Inclusive Teaching – Ability to support all students with modifications, accommodations, and high expectations in an equitable, anti-racist classroom.
Growth Mindset & Collaboration – Open to feedback, self-reflection, and continuous learning while working closely with colleagues.
Problem-Solving & Innovation – Willingness to analyze challenges, implement creative solutions, and adapt to meet student needs.
Data-Driven & Engaging Instruction – Uses student data to inform teaching while fostering a joyful and well-managed classroom.
Tech-Savvy & Adaptable – Competent with technology and eager to leverage it for student success.

Nice To Haves

Two years of urban teaching experience preferred
Bilingual Spanish or Korean desirable, but not required

Responsibilities

Uphold Bright Star Schools’ mission and values
Demonstrate genuine care for all students
Build relationships with all students and families
Embrace existing school-wide Tier 1/2/3 management systems and promote high standards of behavior
Uphold restorative practices and create safe, positive learning environments for all students
Collaborate with school leaders, providing input to improve Bright Star programs
Actively participate in professional development sessions
Communicate professionally with peers, supervisors, parents, and students
Adhere to Bright Star’s professional attire guidelines
Supervise bathroom breaks, as needed
Uphold attendance procedures each period using school information system, Aeries
Participates in school-wide culture events (i.e. Culture days, Songfest, Assemblies, and Field Day)
Perform other duties as assigned
Implement and execute the adopted Bright Star curriculum maps and guidelines, as well as instructional best practices
Create and submit weekly lesson plans/unit plans/overviews to administrator/coach
Use California Common Core standards and/or California State standards, where applicable, to plan rigorous lessons
Differentiate lesson plans for a variety of learners (kinesthetic, English Language Learners, and/or students with IEPs, students that are exceeding proficiency, etc.)
Employ strategies to get to know and understand students, as well as prioritizing and executing culturally responsive teaching
Actively engage in instructional coaching, including student learning analysis, lesson preparation, and observation debriefs with your matched coach.
Implement feedback from coaching sessions and administrators to continuously refine lesson planning and execution.
Establish and maintain positive classroom environment
Implement an aligned instructional program to support students in meeting grade level, school, and district goals
Support instruction with school-wide supplemental programs
Maintain gradebooks and meet grading reporting deadlines
Maintain strong family engagement by conducting parent conferences and providing regular updates on student academics and behavior.
Collaborate with Inclusive Education (Special Education) Team
Use planning periods for the advancement of students’ instructional needs
Tutor students in need of remediation
Perform other adjunct duties as needed

Benefits

Health, dental, vision
CalSTRS retirement matching
Life insurance
Short-term disability
Optional 403b plan
Sick and vacation paid time off, and holidays
Laptop
Job-embedded induction program for new teachers with a preliminary teaching credential to earn their CA clear credential at no cost to the participant
Weekly instructional coaching or mentoring (through our in-house induction program referenced above) for all teachers
Instructional leaders as principals
Pupil-free planning days for teachers
Staff wellness program
School counselors to support with family engagement and communication
Opportunity to participate in stipended out of area and out of state life experience lessons (field trips)