26-27 Science Teacher - Valor Academy High School

Bright Star Schools • North Hills, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Bright Star Schools is seeking a Science Teacher for Valor Academy High School. This is a full-time, 11-month exempt position reporting to the School Principal or a designated administrator. Bright Star Schools is a non-profit organization with nine public charter schools in urban Los Angeles, serving over 90% of students 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, preparing them for higher education, career, and life. We foster leaders who act with integrity and champion equity. Our educators are part of a passionate family committed to developing well-rounded citizens, offering small class sizes, comprehensive coordinator support, and numerous collaboration opportunities. We value stakeholder voices and utilize data-driven professional development to enhance teaching practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• Single Subject CA credential in the applicable subject area
• 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
• Must be able to be physically present at the worksite and occasionally travel for meetings or conferences.

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.

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 (educators should be prepared to conduct classes virtually or in-person depending on COVID-19 health guidelines).
• 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 (including analysis of student learning, intellectual prep, observation debrief, etc.) 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 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: Mid Level