About us

Our Mission: ACE ensures students who are struggling gain the skills and will to succeed in college and beyond.

Our Vision: Students excel in an equitable educational system that equips them to make transformative choices for their families and our communities.

Our Motto: Grow. Everyone. Every Day

Position: Science Teacher - Middle School

Reports to: Principal

Classification: School Year Staff, Full Time, Exempt

Salary Range: $65,600-$90,600 ; the range for an intern credential or emergency permit starts at $61,100.

Locations: ACE Charter Schools

Position Summary:

We are looking for exceptional educators to join our team! You are insatiably curious about how to motivate students to engage in learning through community building and rigorous, standards-aligned instruction. You integrate strategies for English Learners and students with disabilities seamlessly into your lessons. Above all, you are a patient optimist - you believe that every student is capable of graduating from college.

This role reports to the school principal.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain the unwavering belief in the extraordinary potential of every student.
• Maintain a growth mindset with all stakeholders.
• Build authentic relationships with students by serving as a mentor; consistently reinforce the belief that all students have the capacity to be successful through college.
• Build authentic relationships with families through school events, phone calls and conferences.
• Commit to equitable teaching and learning opportunities for all students with dedication to the success of students, their families, and the community.
• Create a learning environment where students have ample opportunity to develop resilience, personal agency, and a commitment to their learning and their future.
• Design and implement in-person learning lesson plans for students.
• Facilitate students’ mastery of academic standards through long-term planning, daily and weekly lesson plans, and execution of rigorous and engaging daily instruction.
• Collaborate with ACE Learning Specialists to support a full-inclusion model of Special Education to the greatest extent possible.
• Create a warm yet firm classroom culture through consistent implementation of behavior ladders.
• Celebrate student growth, as well as proficiency.
• Consistently integrate coaching feedback.
• Communicate effectively and respectfully with all stakeholders.
• Approach professional development (training, observations, coaching and feedback) with commitment and reflection.

Education & Experience

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited college or university, required.
• Successful completion of the CTC Basic Skills Requirement and Subject Matter Competency Requirement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited college or university, required.
• Prelim or Clear California Teaching Credential or current/eligible enrollment in a CTC-approved program, required.
• English Learner Authorization Certificate - CLAD/BCLAD or equivalent or current/eligible enrollment in a CTC-approved program required.
• Spanish language proficiency is preferred but not required.

Salary and Benefits

• Competitive salary according to the ACE Salary Scale
• Full health benefits
• CALSTRS retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement for credentialing program and/or aligned Master's program
• Teachers Test Prep support for CBEST/CSET exam

ACE Charter Schools provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,600.00 - $90,600.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Grade levels:

• 6th grade
• 7th grade
• Middle school

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

School subjects:

• Science

School type:

• Charter school

License/Certification:

• California Teaching Credential (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• San Jose, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person