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: Teacher - Middle School & High School
Reports to: Principal
Classification: School Year Staff (11 months), Full Time, Exempt
Salary Range: $65,600-$90,600; the range for an intern credential or emergency permit starts at $61,100.
Location: ACE Charter Schools, San Jose, California
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.
