ACE Teacher

Diocese of San José; United States; On-site; USD 63,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Diocese of San José seeks an educational leader to design and implement curriculum, instruction, and assessments aligned with standards and Catholic values. You will guide instruction, assess data, and promote a faith‑filled learning environment while ensuring safe, inclusive classrooms.

Collaborating with staff and communicating with families, you will oversee staff duties, support professional learning, and uphold confidentiality and professional ethics in a diocesan Catholic school

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required. A valid CA teaching credential preferred.
• Master’s degree in an educational field, preferred.
• Experience in Catholic education, preferred.
• Leadership skills: Coaching/Mentoring.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement curriculum, instruction, and assessments aligned with the designated standards and research‑based practices.
• Utilize assessment data to implement responsive instructional interventions to support the learning of every student.
• Model and be supportive of a faith‑filled Catholic environment in both words and actions.
• Maintain and demonstrate strong classroom management skills in accordance with the school’s philosophy and classroom rules to support a safe, positive, productive learning environment.
• Meet the academic and socio‑emotional needs of diverse learners, approaching students from an asset perspective.
• Implement school‑wide systems outlined by the school administration.
• Engage in all collaborative and professional learning sessions scheduled by the school and the Department of Catholic Schools.
• Collaborate with school employees.
• Communicate and partner with parents on a regular basis.
• Cover assigned staff duties, including recess supervision, as well as other duties that may be assigned from time to time by the school administration.
• Maintain absolute confidentiality over student and institutional information.

Skills

Strong managerial skills

Administrative skills

Excellent communication

English proficiency

Customer service

Ethical and discreet

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree in education

CA teaching credential preferred

Experience in Catholic education

Tools

Word processing

Presentation software

Email/Outlook

School SIS systems

Job description

It’s more than a job. Be part of a team that spreads the light and love of Jesus Christ throughout the Diocese!

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Design and implement curriculum, instruction, and assessments aligned with the designated standards and research‑based practices.
• Utilize assessment data to implement responsive instructional interventions to support the learning of every student.
• Model and be supportive of a faith‑filled Catholic environment in both words and actions.
• Maintain and demonstrate strong classroom management skills in accordance with the school’s philosophy and classroom rules to support a safe, positive, productive learning environment.
• Meet the academic and socio‑emotional needs of diverse learners, approaching students from an asset perspective.
• Implement school‑wide systems outlined by the school administration.
• Engage in all collaborative and professional learning sessions scheduled by the school and the Department of Catholic Schools.
• Collaborate with school employees.
• Communicate and partner with parents on a regular basis.
• Cover assigned staff duties, including recess supervision, as well as other duties that may be assigned from time to time by the school administration.
• Maintain absolute confidentiality over student and institutional information.

Other Duties & Responsibilities

• Act as a role model of professionalism in a Catholic environment.
• Support the philosophy, policies, and goals of the school, as well as the decisions made by the Principal and Administrators.
• Ensure the health, safety, and welfare of all students.
• Adhere to all policies and procedures as outlined in the parent/student handbook and employee handbook.
• Work as part of a team.
• Attend faculty, administrative, and all other meetings as needed.

Vision, Strategy and Leadership

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate them when appropriate.

Finances and Operations

N/A

Collaboration and Communication

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.

Required Skills / Abilities

• Strong managerial and administrative skills.
• Able to establish and maintain positive, effective working relationships with students, parents, staff, diocesan departments, and the general public.
• Able to interact with school‑aged children in a warm, confident manner.
• Self‑motivated and reliable.
• Knowledge of first‑aid procedures.
• Ability to work independently and with a sense of immediacy.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills with a strong customer‑service focus (internal and external).
• Ethical and discreet team player.

Qualifications to Perform the Job Successfully

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree is required. A valid CA teaching credential preferred.
• Master’s degree in an educational field, preferred.
• Experience in Catholic education, preferred.
• Leadership skills: Coaching/Mentoring.

Language Skills

• Excellent written and oral communication skills with an ability to effectively communicate with all stakeholders of the school.
• English required.

Technical Skills

• Proficient at word processing, presentation, and electronic mail applications.
• Experience with school information systems (SIS).

Physical Demands

• Sitting, standing, walking, reaching, lifting, repetitive motion, bending, stooping, crouching, climbing, stretching, twisting.
• Can operate standard office equipment such as copiers, fax machines, personal computer, telephone, and alarm system.
• Can lift 10 lbs. in compliance with safety standards.
• Level of vision, hearing, speaking required.

Other Requirements

• Must have an understanding and acceptance for the mission of the Catholic Church.
• Must support the teachings and values of the Catholic Church and its mission and act as a Minister of the Faith.

Salary Range

$63,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year based on education and experience.

The Diocese of San José seeks employees who are dedicated to serving each other and all those with whom we minister in a professional, respectful, and courteous manner.