24-25 Chemistry Teacher - Valor Academy High School

Bright Star Schools • Los Angeles, CA

402d • $64,276 - $102,889

About The Position

The Chemistry Teacher at Valor Academy High School is responsible for providing high-quality education in chemistry to high school students. This role involves implementing the Bright Star curriculum, creating engaging lesson plans, and fostering a positive learning environment. The teacher will collaborate with school leaders and participate in professional development to enhance instructional practices and support student achievement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• Single Subject CA Credential in Chemistry
• Two years of urban teaching experience preferred
• 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
• Bilingual Spanish or Korean desirable, but not required

Nice To Haves

• Experience with urban education
• Experience in teaching diverse student populations
• Knowledge of anti-bias and anti-racist educational practices

Responsibilities

• Uphold Bright Star Schools' mission and values
• Demonstrate genuine care for all students
• Build relationships with all students
• Embrace existing school-wide 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
• Commit to a longer school day and calendar year
• Adhere to Bright Star's professional attire guidelines
• Supervise bathroom breaks, as needed
• Uphold attendance procedures each period using school information system, Aeries
• Participate 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/overviews to administrator/coach
• Use California State and/or California Common Core standards to plan rigorous lessons
• Differentiate lesson plans for a variety of learners (kinesthetic, gifted students, English Language Learners, and/or students with IEPs, etc.)
• Employ strategies to get to know and understand students and prioritize culturally responsive teaching
• Participate fully in weekly instructional coaching activities and execute on next steps from the weekly coaching meeting
• Implement feedback from administrator(s) regarding lesson plans and/or 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
• Communicate with families regarding 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

Benefits

• 200+ hours of job-embedded professional development opportunities
• Paid planning days
• No-cost induction program for new teachers with a preliminary credential
• Small class sizes
• Comprehensive teacher support
• Focus on anti-bias and anti-racist school and classroom cultures
• Collaboration opportunities across the organization and within school sites

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees