26-27 Kindergarten Teacher - Valor Academy Elementary School

BRIGHT STAR SCHOOLS • Los Angeles, CA

1d • $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. 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. 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. The Elementary School Teacher position involves implementing and executing adopted curriculum, creating rigorous lesson plans, differentiating instruction for diverse learners, and maintaining a positive classroom environment. The role also includes collaborating with the Inclusive Education Team, tutoring students, and maintaining strong family engagement through conferences and regular updates.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• Multiple Subject CA Credential
• 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.
• Must be able to analyze written, spoken, visual, and other sensory stimuli
• Must have ability to understand and analyze written and spoken English
• Must be able to cope effectively with stressful situations and time constraints
• Must be able to make sound judgments based on available information
• Must be able to engage in frequent student/parent/coworker contact
• Must be able to remain calm in emergency situations
• Must be able to perform effectively under pressure and tight deadlines
• Must be able to maintain accuracy in tasks requiring meticulous attention to detail
• Must have flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and work demands
• Must be able to logically solve problems
• Must be able to provide and follow detailed written and verbal instructions
• Must be able to build and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues and students
• Must demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Must demonstrate strong classroom management skills
• Must have a passion for teaching and student success
• Must demonstrate strong organizational Skills

Nice To Haves

• Candidates with an intern credential are also considered
• Two years of urban teaching experience preferred
• Bilingual Spanish or Korean desirable, but not 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.

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.
• 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)

What This Job Offers

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