25-26 Temporary English/ELD Teacher - Rise Kohyang Middle School (Immediate Opening)

Job Description: English Language Development Teacher

Reporting to: School Principal

Status: Full-time, Exempt

Who We Are:

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. 

Summary:  The English Language Development Teacher works closely with teachers and administrators to plan and execute a comprehensive plan to increase student achievement of English Language Learners. The ELD Teacher will provide language acquisition support to Early and Intermediate Language Learners in a pull out environment. 

What You’ll Do: 

Curriculum & Instruction Support

• Collaborate with the Director of Curriculum to plan and deliver pre-service summer professional learning for new and returning staff.
• Partner with principals to integrate standards into daily lesson plans.
• Work with administrators and the Director of Curriculum & Instruction to select curriculum for the ELD Intervention class.
• Lead organization-wide PD on SDAIE strategies and provide feedback on classroom implementation.
• Analyze CELDT and STAR data with Student Data Coordinators to inform program improvements.

Schoolwide Responsibilities

• Uphold Bright Star Schools’ mission, values, and student-centered culture.
• Build strong relationships with students and actively reinforce school-wide behavior expectations.
• Participate in professional development and collaborate with school leaders to strengthen programs.
• Communicate professionally with students, families, peers, and supervisors.
• Support school operations, including attendance procedures, supervision duties, and participation in culture events.

Instructional Responsibilities

• Follow Bright Star curriculum maps and plan rigorous, standards-aligned weekly lessons.
• Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners, including ELLs and students with IEPs.
• Implement administrator feedback and maintain a positive, consistent classroom environment.
• Maintain gradebooks, meet reporting deadlines, and communicate regularly with families.
• Collaborate with Inclusive Education staff, support supplemental programs, and provide tutoring as needed.

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.

What You’ll Bring:

• Single subject, ELA or multi-subject credential
  • Candidates enrolled in an intern credential accepted
• At least three years teaching English Language Learners and a demonstrated track record of success in improving their language acquisition
• Familiarity with the policies, procedures, and training associated with the administration of the CELDT
• Proficiency in analyzing, communicating, and presenting data 
• Understanding and command of the best practices in teaching ELLs
• Fluent in Spanish or Korean (preferred)
• Bachelor's Degree
• Possession of either Bilingual, Cross-Cultural, Language and Academic Development (BCLAD) certificate; Cross-Cultural, Language and Academic Development (CLAD) certificate; Bilingual Certificate of Competence (BCC); or Language Development Specialist (LDS) certificate desirable

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.

What We Offer:

Salary: BSS salary is based on experience. You can find our current salary scale here. 

Status: Full Time, exempt 

Start Date: An exceptional candidate will assume a full time role no later than February 2026. Please click here to see this year’s academic calendar for reference, but please note that the 25-26 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:

• 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 You’ll Bring:

• Single subject, ELA or multi-subject credential
  • Candidates enrolled in an intern credential accepted
• At least three years teaching English Language Learners and a demonstrated track record of success in improving their language acquisition
• Familiarity with the policies, procedures, and training associated with the administration of the CELDT
• Proficiency in analyzing, communicating, and presenting data 
• Understanding and command of the best practices in teaching ELLs
• Fluent in Spanish or Korean (preferred)
• Bachelor's Degree
• Possession of either Bilingual, Cross-Cultural, Language and Academic Development (BCLAD) certificate; Cross-Cultural, Language and Academic Development (CLAD) certificate; Bilingual Certificate of Competence (BCC); or Language Development Specialist (LDS) certificate desirable

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.

Salary : $63,600 - $137,400