English Teacher - Middle School

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.

At our middle schools, we offer 5th grade to 8th grade.

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.
• Valid CPR certification, or attain one prior to first day of work.
• Successful completion of the CTC Basic Skills Requirement and Subject Matter Competency Requirement.
• • Read here for information on ways to meet the BSR requirement.
  • Read here for information on ways to meet the SMC requirement.
• California Commission on Teacher Credentialing Certificate of Clearance (COC) required.
• • Read here for more information.

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, preferred.
• 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 exams
• ACE provides weekly 1-on-1 coaching support, weekly professional development on the school site and professional development with all ACE Schools in the network four times per year. There is also a school-based budget for staff to attend external professional development.

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.