26-27 Eighth Grade Science Teacher - Stella Middle Charter Academy

Bright Star Schools • Los Angeles, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Bright Star Schools is hiring a full-time, exempt, 11-month Middle/High School Teacher for the 2026–27 school year at Stella Middle Charter Academy. The teacher will uphold the organization’s mission and values while supporting students’ academic growth and development in a safe, inclusive, culturally responsive classroom. The role may require teaching in person or virtually depending on health guidelines, and includes collaboration with school leaders, colleagues, families, instructional coaches, and the Inclusive Education team. The teacher will use Bright Star’s adopted curriculum and instructional practices, California standards, student data, and feedback to plan and deliver instruction. The position reports to the School Principal or another administrator designated by the Principal. An exceptional candidate will begin no later than August 2026.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• California Single Subject credential in the applicable subject area; candidates with an intern credential are also considered.
• Required possession of one of the following: 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).
• Ability to support students with modifications and accommodations while maintaining high expectations in an equitable, anti-racist classroom.
• Ability to analyze student data and use it to inform instruction.
• Strong classroom management, communication, interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities, use technology competently, follow detailed instructions, and work effectively under pressure and time constraints.
• Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with students and colleagues and engage in frequent contact with students, parents, and coworkers.
• Ability to analyze written, spoken, visual, and other sensory stimuli; understand and analyze written and spoken English; make sound judgments; remain calm in emergencies; and maintain accuracy and attention to detail.
• Passion for teaching and student success.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of urban teaching experience preferred.
• Bilingual Spanish or Korean is desirable, but not required.
• Openness to feedback, self-reflection, collaboration, and continuous learning.
• Willingness to analyze challenges, implement creative solutions, and adapt to meet student needs.

Responsibilities

• Uphold Bright Star Schools’ mission and values, demonstrate care for students, and build relationships with them.
• Follow school-wide management systems, uphold restorative practices, promote high standards of behavior, and create safe, positive learning environments.
• Collaborate with school leaders and colleagues, provide input to improve programs, and participate in professional development and weekly instructional coaching.
• Communicate professionally with peers, supervisors, parents, and students, including communicating with families about student academics and behavior.
• Commit to the longer school day and calendar year, follow professional attire guidelines, supervise bathroom breaks as needed, and perform other assigned duties.
• Follow attendance procedures each period using Aeries and participate in school-wide culture events, including Culture Days, Songfest, Assemblies, and Field Day.
• Implement Bright Star curriculum maps, guidelines, and instructional best practices; be prepared to teach virtually or in person as health guidelines require.
• Create and submit weekly lesson plans or overviews to an administrator or coach, using California State and/or California Common Core standards to plan rigorous lessons.
• Differentiate lessons for varied learners, including kinesthetic learners, gifted students, English Language Learners, and students with IEPs; use culturally responsive teaching.
• Participate fully in weekly coaching activities and carry out next steps and feedback from coaches and administrators.
• Establish and maintain a positive classroom environment and aligned instructional program to help students meet grade-level, school, and district goals.
• Support instruction with school-wide supplemental programs, maintain gradebooks, and meet grading reporting deadlines.
• Collaborate with the Inclusive Education (Special Education) Team and use planning periods to advance students’ instructional needs.
• Tutor students who need remediation and perform other adjunct duties as needed.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• CalSTRS retirement matching
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability
• Optional 403b plan
• Paid sick and vacation time off
• Paid holidays
• Job-embedded induction program for new teachers with a preliminary teaching credential to earn a California clear credential at no cost to the participant
• Weekly instructional coaching or mentoring for all teachers
• Pupil-free planning days for teachers
• Staff wellness program
• School counselors to support family engagement and communication
• Opportunity to participate in stipended out-of-area and out-of-state life experience lessons (field trips)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level