25-26 In-House Substitute Teacher/Administrative Support - Stella High Charter Academy

Stella High Charter Academy (SHCA), located in Los Angeles, is searching for an In-House Substitute Teacher/Administrative Support for the 25-26 school year.

Hiring Process:

Step 1: Submit Application

Applications should include the information listed below. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. All applications should be submitted via the “JOIN OUR TEAM” section at www.brightstarschools.org.

Completed applications include:  

• Resume
• Cover letter (optional)
• Two letters of recommendation (optional)
• Three professional references

Step 2: Phone Interview w/ member of Talent Team

Step 3: School Site Interview with School Principal

If accepted and given an offer, applicants must complete a live scan and TB test clearance. 

Job Description: In-House Substitute Teacher

Reporting to: Assistant Principal

ABOUT US:

Founded in 2003, Bright Star Schools has been serving students, families, and communities in Los Angeles for over 20 years! We currently serve over 3,600 students in 9 schools in the communities of South Los Angeles, Koreatown, and the San Fernando Valley. Our free, charter public schools are joyful, small, and safe communities where each of our students is known and supported to thrive. We welcome all students of all abilities and backgrounds. 

We’re looking for outstanding educators to join our team and help 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. Guided by our core values of integridad, kohyang, ubuntu, and growth, we’re committed to our students’ and educators’ success.

At Bright Star Schools, 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 planning 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.

We also offer small class sizes, comprehensive teacher support, a focus on anti-bias and anti-racist school and classroom cultures, and numerous collaboration opportunities across the organization and within school sites.

  Educator applicants should be prepared to conduct classes virtually or in-person depending on COVID-19 health guidelines.

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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. 



Responsibilities:

Whole School Responsibilities

• Serves as the primary substitute for all teachers at the school site. 
• Follows classroom systems/procedures established by the classroom teacher, and manages student behavior in alignment with schoolwide practices to ensure all students are fully engaged in learning.
• Uphold Bright Star Schools’ mission and values
• Demonstrate genuine care for all students
• Embrace existing school-wide management systems and promote high standards of behavior
• 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/lunch 
• Uphold attendance procedures each period using School Information Systems (SIS)
• Enthusiastically participate in school-wide culture events (i.e., Songfest, academic assemblies, and Field Day)
• Perform other duties as assigned

Instructional Responsibilities

• Adhere to Bright Star curriculum maps and guidelines
• Create weekly lesson plans/overviews
• Plan rigorous lessons aligned to the California State and/or California Common Core standards
• Differentiate lesson plans for a variety of learners (kinesthetic, gifted students, English Language Learners, and/or students with IEPs, etc.)
• Implement feedback from administrator regarding lesson plans and/or execution
• Establish and maintain positive classroom environment
• Implement Bright Star’s Expected School Learning Results
• Support instruction with school-wide supplemental programs (i.e., Reading Counts/Study Island)
• Communicate with families regarding student academics and behavior
• Collaborate with Special Education Team and ELD Teacher
• Use planning periods for the advancement of student academics
• Tutor students in need of remediation
• Perform other adjunct duties

When not serving as a classroom substitute:

• Support in the collection and maintenance of applications for admission, cumulative records, forms, and other documents; secure missing forms; and ensuring the confidentiality of all student records and information.
• Support in entering student enrollment data and update all student records, including student registration and attendance, using the school's student management software.
• Ensure that the school's physical environment is at all times neat and orderly, including but not limited to the reception/administrative area, waiting area, copier room, supplies closet, records room, and teacher center.
• Translate as needed in oral and/or written form.
• Attend student Individualized Education Plan meetings as an admin designee.
• Support student in-school suspension days as the teacher on record.
• Support with before and afterschool supervision.
• Support with Independent Study as needed.
• Support teacher grading for long term in house subbing assignments.
• Support document creation and distribution for school-wide events and initiatives.
• Assist the Dean of Operations with planning and preparing for school events and activities.
• Perform all duties designated by the Dean of Operations for the school's successful functioning.

Qualifications & Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree
• CA 30-Day Emergency Substitute Credential required
• Two years of urban teaching experience preferred
• Bilingual in Spanish desirable

Teacher Traits:

• Belief that every child is deserving an excellent education which prepares him/her for college and life beyond 
• Demonstrated ability to teach whole child in an inclusive setting using modifications and accommodations
• Willingness to receive feedback, engage in frequent dialogue and ability to self-reflect
• Life-long learner
• Collaborative
• Belief in data-driven instruction
• Firm, kind approach to managing student behavior
• Technologically competent
• Entrepreneurial spirit and creative problem solver
• Sense of humor and love of teaching

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.

Benefits

Benefits

Salary: $28 hourly

Status: Full-time 

Start Date: An exceptional candidate will assume the role no later than August 2025. 

Location: Los Angeles, CA