Position Summary

We are looking for an aspiring Socials Studies teacher to join our high school teams! You will have the opportunity to work alongside a veteran US History teacher and will gradually take on more teaching responsibilities over time. After successfully completing your first year, you will transition into a full-time teaching position.

This position reports to the school-site 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.
• 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.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• You hold a bachelor’s degree.
• Your passing CBEST and CSET exams are strongly preferred.
• You are a mission-driven individual who has experience working with diverse student populations, including English language learners and students with disabilities.
• Your ability to speak in Spanish is preferred, but not required.

Physical Demands

To perform essential functions for the role, you should be able to: 

• Talk, hear and communicate with both adults and children
• Use hands or fingers to handle objects, tools, or controls
• Walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms
• Occasionally lift or move up to 30 pounds and climb ladders
• In terms of vision, have close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus

Join ACE: Where Students Realize Their Extraordinary Potential

We are the only charter school in California that strategically recruits students and families that have been left behind by the current education system. As a result, 92% of our students are considered low-income and 50% are classified as English-Learners. After 10 years, our model is beginning to see results: 95% of the ACE High School Class of 2016 have persisted to their 2nd year of college. Our family includes school leaders, staff, the central office, and our alumni; we are eager for you to join us!

Salary & Benefits

• This is a 3 year commitment to growth as an ACE educator.
• Year 1: Full-time hourly position: $23/hr. ACE will cover tuition costs up to $3,150 and all test fees.
• Year 2: Full-time salaried position: 1st year teacher salary as determined by the ACE Salary Scale. Resident Teacher will pay for all tuition and test fees.
• Year 3: Full-time salaried position: 2nd year teacher salary as determined by the ACE Salary Scale. ACE will cover BTSA training support.
• Full health benefits for the duration of the residency.
• Teachers Test Prep support for CBEST/CSET exams
• We are located in beautiful San Jose, minutes away from the CalTrain, a diverse and eclectic food scene, the beaches of Santa Cruz, museums and the stadium of our very own San Jose Giants. 

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.