Middle School Science Teacher - 2026-2027 (Pool)

MIDDLE SCHOOL SCIENCE TEACHER POOL - 2026/2027 School Year

Classification:

Full Time, Exempt, 11 Months

SYS (School Year Staff)

Salary Scale:

$65,600 - $77,873 (Intern/Emergency Credential)

$69,600 - $89,873 (Preliminary/Clear Credential)

ACE Teacher and Counselor Compensation & Incentives

Location:

ACE Empower Academy

ACE Esperanza Middle School

ACE Inspire Academy

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.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

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Maintain the unwavering belief in the extraordinary potential of every student.

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Maintain a growth mindset with all stakeholders.

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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.

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Build authentic relationships with families through participating in school events, making phone calls, and holding conferences.

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Commit to equitable teaching and learning opportunities for all students with dedication to the success of students, their families, and the community.

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Create a learning environment where students have ample opportunity to develop resilience, personal agency, and a commitment to their learning and their future by holding office hours and data analysis of student progress.

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Facilitate students’ mastery of academic standards through long-term planning, daily and weekly lesson plans, and execution of rigorous and engaging daily instruction.

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Collaborate with ACE Learning Specialists to support a full-inclusion model of Special Education to the greatest extent possible.

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Create a warm yet firm classroom culture through consistent implementation of behavior ladders.

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Celebrate student growth, as well as proficiency.

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Consistently integrate coaching feedback.

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Communicate effectively and respectfully with all stakeholders.

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Approach professional development (training, observations, coaching, and feedback) with commitment and reflection.

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Teach two or more subjects to the same group of students on the same day (Multiple Subject Credentialed Teachers).

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION

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Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution (required)

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Meet one of the following eligibility requirements (required):

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Hold a valid California teaching credential (or out-of-state equivalent with the ability to transfer) in the subject of your desired role, or

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Be eligible for a General Education Limited Assignment Permit, Intern Teaching Credential, Provisional Internship Permit, or Short Term Staff Permit in Foundational Science.

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English Learner Authorization Certificate - CLAD or equivalent, or eligible for an emergency CLAD.

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Spanish language proficiency is preferred but not required.

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CPR certification by the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross

For more information about attaining the proper credentials/permits to teach in California, you can go to the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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

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Talk, hear and communicate with both adults and children in English at minimum, preferably in all or some of the following; Spanish, Vietnamese, other languages.

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Use hands or fingers to handle objects, tools, or controls

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Able to walk or stand for extended periods of time

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Must sit, and reach with hands and arms on a regular basis

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Be able to carry 10 pounds on a regular basis and for an extended period of time

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Occasionally lift or move more than 11 and up to 30 pounds

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Occasionally climb stairs or ladders

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In terms of vision, have close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus

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Must perform work in person on site based on the agreed upon work schedule

SALARY AND BENEFITS

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Competitive salary according to the ACE Salary Scale

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Full health benefits: medical, dental, vision, and other ancillary benefits

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CALSTRS retirement plan

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Tuition reimbursement for credentialing program and/or aligned Master's program

ORGANIZATION

ACE is a classroom based public charter school. The first ACE school opened in 2008 to serve the most struggling students in east San Jose. ACE has grown since then, now serving around 1,100 students from 5th-12th grades in its three middle schools and one high school. Read more about ACE's origin store here.

OUR VISION

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

OUR MISSION

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

MOTTO

Grow. Everyone. Every Day.

OUR CORE VALUES

We believe every student has the boundless capacity to thrive. All students, regardless of circumstances, have the potential to excel in school and life. In order to help students reach their potential, we collectively maintain rigorous standards for students and staff inside and outside the classroom.

We take responsibility for student success. Every staff member at ACE focuses on empowering our students to navigate their internal and external challenges by providing effective, sustainable academic and personal development and learning opportunities.

We celebrate growth. We Grow Everyone Every Day by fostering a culture of optimism where our whole community takes pride in student and staff progress. We look for growth and transformation and students' development into young people who demonstrate self-efficacy and college-ready confidence.

We believe strong relationships lead to student success. We believe relationships are the fundamental layer of generational change; Staff, families, and our communities are the agents of that change. ACE is committed to an interconnected school community based on genuine respect and compassion, where relationships are integral to the success of all.

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