26-27 First Grade Teacher - Valor Academy Elementary School

Bright Star Schools•North Hills, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Bright Star Schools is seeking a full-time, 11-month Elementary School Teacher for Valor Academy Elementary School. The teacher reports to the School Principal or another administrator designated by the Principal. The role supports Bright Star Schools’ mission to provide holistic, inclusive support so students can achieve academic excellence and develop their talents. Teachers work in a school community that emphasizes small class sizes, collaboration, data-driven professional development, and student-centered support. The teacher implements the adopted curriculum and instructional practices, plans rigorous lessons aligned with California standards, differentiates instruction for diverse learners, and uses student data to support academic progress. The role includes establishing a positive and well-managed classroom, engaging with families, collaborating with colleagues and the Inclusive Education team, participating in coaching and professional development, and contributing to school-wide culture and activities. The position is generally performed indoors in a school or office environment, with occasional exposure to varying temperatures, outdoor elements, noise, fumes, smoke, or dust. It requires physical presence at the worksite and occasional travel for meetings or conferences. An exceptional candidate will begin no later than August 2026.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Multiple Subject California teaching credential; candidates with an intern credential are also considered.
One of the following is required: English Learner Authorization, BCLAD certificate, 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 engaging instruction.
Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and classroom-management skills.
Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues and students.
Ability to analyze written, spoken, visual, and other sensory stimuli and understand and analyze written and spoken English.
Ability to cope with stressful situations and time constraints, remain calm in emergencies, and perform effectively under pressure and tight deadlines.
Ability to make sound judgments, solve problems logically, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
Ability to provide and follow detailed written and verbal instructions and maintain accuracy in detail-oriented tasks.
Passion for teaching and student success.
Ability to be physically present at the worksite and occasionally travel for meetings or conferences.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including prolonged sitting or standing, frequent walking, occasional or frequent handling of objects up to 20 pounds, bending and other movements, repetitive hand use, and frequent computer use.

Nice To Haves

Two years of urban teaching experience preferred.
Bilingual Spanish or Korean is desirable but not required.
Open to feedback, self-reflection, continuous learning, and collaboration.
Willingness to analyze challenges, develop creative solutions, and adapt to student needs.
Competence with technology and eagerness to use it to support student success.

Responsibilities

Uphold Bright Star Schools’ mission and values and demonstrate genuine care for students.
Build relationships with students and families and communicate professionally with peers, supervisors, parents, and students.
Follow school-wide behavior-management systems and restorative practices, and maintain a safe, positive learning environment.
Collaborate with school leaders and colleagues and provide input to improve Bright Star programs.
Participate in professional development, instructional coaching, student learning analysis, lesson preparation, and observation debriefs; apply feedback to improve instruction.
Implement Bright Star’s adopted curriculum maps, instructional guidelines, and best practices.
Create and submit weekly lesson plans, unit plans, or overviews to an administrator or coach.
Plan rigorous lessons using California Common Core and/or California State standards, as applicable.
Differentiate instruction for varied learners, including English learners, students with IEPs, kinesthetic learners, and students exceeding proficiency.
Use culturally responsive teaching and strategies to understand students.
Establish and maintain a positive classroom environment and support students in meeting grade-level, school, and district goals.
Use school-wide supplemental programs to support instruction.
Maintain gradebooks and meet grading and reporting deadlines.
Conduct parent conferences and provide regular updates on students’ academic progress and behavior.
Collaborate with the Inclusive Education (Special Education) Team.
Use planning periods to advance students’ instructional needs and tutor students who need remediation.
Follow attendance procedures each period using Aeries and supervise bathroom breaks as needed.
Participate in school-wide culture events, such as Culture Days, Songfest, assemblies, and Field Day.
Follow professional attire guidelines and perform other duties as assigned.

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 eligible new teachers to earn a California clear credential at no cost
Weekly instructional coaching or mentoring for all teachers
Pupil-free planning days
Staff wellness program
School counselors to support family engagement and communication
Opportunity to participate in stipended out-of-area and out-of-state field trips