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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.
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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
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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.
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