People Development
Bright Star Empowers Educators
At Bright Star, it’s important that our teachers have numerous opportunities that support them in becoming experts in their craft.
Teacher Development
Here are some examples:
- 260+ hours of differentiated professional development annually
- An in-house teacher mentor program
- Instructional coaching
- Growth-centered goals and teacher evaluation
- Professional learning communities
- Teacher leadership opportunities
Teacher Health & Wellness
Our educators' well-being is a top priority because we know that strong teachers = strong students.
- Free ClassPass membership for all staff
- Nursing pods for new moms
- Childcare subsidies and additional paid family leave
Teacher Scholarships & Language Development
We offer our teachers numerous opportunities to excel.
- Bright Star's National Board Certification Scholarship
- Foreign Language Development Program
Teacher Voice
We empower educators to raise and address key issues at Bright Star, and we evolve our practices to meet educators’ needs.