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Job DetailsJob Location: VAHS - North Hills, CA 91343Salary Range: $63,600.00 - $137,400.00 Salary/yearBright 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.

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.
QualificationsWhat 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.