26-27 First Grade Teacher - Valor Academy Elementary School

Requirements / Qualifications

What you’ll bring

Bachelor’s degree

Multiple Subject CA Credential

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.

Comments and Other Information

What we offer:

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

Status: Full Time, except

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)