25-26 Sixth Grade Science Teacher - Stella Middle Charter Academy

BRIGHT STAR SCHOOLS • Los Angeles, CA

1d • $63,600 - $137,400

About The Position

Middle School Teacher Reporting to: School Principal Bright Star Schools is a free, publicly funded and open enrollment non-profit organization with nine public charters in urban Los Angeles. Across all of our Bright Star sites, over 90% of our students are 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 so that they find joy in higher education, career, and life. Bright Star students will become leaders who act with integrity and champion equity to enrich our communities and the world. The framework to our success is our core operating principles, which are Integridad, Ubuntu, Kohyang (고향), and Growth. 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. We provide a culture of learning and growth for educators, with an emphasis on job-embedded, differentiated professional development, which includes: Organization-wide content specific professional development sessions throughout the year An instructional coaching program A no-cost induction program for new teachers with a preliminary credential (Our two- year induction program allows teachers with preliminary credentials to earn their CA clear credential at no cost to the teacher.) Paid professional development (pupil-free) days Professional learning communities at the school site and by grade level or content area. Overall, our educators receive 200+ hours of job-embedded professional development opportunities to support teacher growth and advancing student achievement over the course of each year. Bright Star Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, pregnancy, or veteran status. Basic Components of the Job Description for the Middle School Teacher position include (but are not limited to):

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• Single Subject CA credential in the applicable subject area
• Candidates with an intern credential are also considered
• 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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
• 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 (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. These meetings will be 45 minutes to an hour weekly with your matched coach.
• 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
• holidays
• Laptop
• 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