About usOur 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 DayPosition: Teacher - Middle SchoolReports to: PrincipalClassification: School Year Staff, Full Time, ExemptSalary Range: $65,600-$90,600+; the range for an intern credential or emergency permit starts at $61,100.
Locations: ACE Charter SchoolsPosition 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 & ExperienceMinimum qualifications
Bachelors Degree from a regionally accredited college or university, required.
Successful completion of the CTC Basic Skills Requirement and Subject Matter Competency Requirement.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelors 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 examACE 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.