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

Bright Star Schools; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision benefits

CalSTRS retirement matching

Life insurance

403b plan option

Sick and vacation paid time off

Holidays

Weekly instructional coaching

Induction program for new teachers

Staff wellness program

Job summary

Bright Star Schools is hiring a Middle/High School Teacher in Los Angeles to implement the district curriculum maps and standards, creating engaging lessons for diverse learners.

As part of a broad, equity‑driven program, you will collaborate with coaches, maintain gradebooks, and foster a safe, inclusive classroom environment that supports student growth and achievement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and teaching credential required.
• Intern credential considered.
• EL Authorization / Bilingual / CLAD / BCC certificates required.
• Two years urban teaching experience preferred.
• Bilingual Spanish or Korean is desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

• Uphold Bright Star Schools’ mission and values.
• Demonstrate genuine care for all students.
• Differentiate lesson plans for a variety of learners.
• Differentiate lesson plans for a variety of learners (kinesthetic, ELL, IEP) and use culturally responsive teaching.
• Communicate professionally with families regarding student academics and behavior.

Skills

Communication skills

Classroom management

Bilingual Spanish or Korean desirable

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Single Subject California credential

Intern credential considered

EL Authorization / Bilingual / CLAD / BCC certificates required

Two years urban teaching experience preferred

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: SMCA - Los Angeles, CA 90008, Salary Range: $63,600.00 - $137,400.00 Salary/year, Bright Star Schools

Middle/High School Teacher Job Description

Job Description: Middle/High School Teacher

Reporting to: School Principal or another administrator as designated by the Principal

Status: Full-Time, Exempt, 11-month

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.

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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.

Role Summary

Basic Components of the Job Description for the Middle/High School Teacher position include (but are not limited to):

Middle/High School Teacher Responsibilities:

Whole School 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

Instructional Responsibilities

• 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

What you’ll bring

• 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.
• Two years of urban teaching experience preferred
• Bilingual Spanish or Korean desirable, but not required

Teacher Traits:

• 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.

Cognitive & Behavioral Competencies

• 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

Working Conditions/Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is generally expected to work indoors in typical school and office environments. This position involves:

• Occasional exposure to extreme or varying temperatures.
• Occasional exposure to outdoor elements such as sun, precipitation and wind or wet/humid surroundings.
• Occasional/ exposure to loud noise, fumes, smoke, dust.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job.

• Prolonged sitting/standing.
• Frequent walking
• Must be able to occasionally/frequently lift, carry push, and/or pull objects of not more than 20 pounds.
• Must be able to frequently bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, climb, crawl, and/or squat
• Frequent reaching and twisting, including reaching above shoulder height
• Manual dexterity, and finger/wrist and hand repetitions are needed; frequent repetitive motion; frequent writing and typing; frequent grasping, holding and reaching.
• Frequent computer use, including use of keyboard and mouse.
• Speaking and hearing are essential to the communication needs of the position; constant hearing and speaking in person and on the phone, via remote video teleconferencing platforms.
• Must be able to be physically present at the worksite and occasionally travel for meetings or conferences.

What we offer:

• Salary: BSS salary is based on experience. You can find our current salary scale here.
• Start Date: An exceptional candidate will assume a full time role no later than August 2026. Please click here to see this year’s academic calendar for reference, but please note that the 26-27 calendar will be provided to you as soon as you’re hired.
• Benefits: Health, dental, vision, CalSTRS retirement matching, life insurance, short-term disability, optional 403b plan, sick and vacation paid time off, and holidays.

Other Benefits:

• 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)

Please note:

Effective, January 1, 2025: Under Education Code section 44939.5, you must provide a complete list of all prior employment with any school district, county office of education, charter school, or state special school, including part-time and substitute roles. You can provide your complete prior employment history within the work experience section of the application. Failure to disclose this information may be considered dishonesty in the hiring process or during employment.

Qualifications: What you’ll bring

• 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.
• Two years of urban teaching experience preferred
• Bilingual Spanish or Korean desirable, but not required