Middle School Teacher (Pool) - 2026/2027 School Year

PATH (People Assisting The Homeless) (Old); San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full health benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

ACE Charter Schools in San Jose, CA seeks a middle school teacher for the 2026/2027 school year. The role requires a 4-year degree and a valid California teaching credential, with a focus on English learners and inclusive education.

Responsibilities include maintaining high expectations, building relationships with students and families, and delivering standards-aligned instruction across multiple subjects. Salary ranges from $65,600 to $89,873, with full benefits and 11-month terms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution is required.
• Hold a valid California teaching credential (or transferable out-of-state credential).
• English Learner Authorization or eligible for emergency CLAD is preferred.
• CPR certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain belief in every student's extraordinary potential.
• Build authentic relationships with students and families.
• Provide equitable teaching opportunities and rigorous instruction.
• Collaborate with specialists to support inclusive education.
• Deliver two or more subjects to the same group on the same day.
• Plan long-term and weekly lessons and use data to drive progress.

Skills

Classroom management

Standards-aligned instruction

English Learner strategies

Student engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

• Base Pay $65,600.00 - $89,873.00 / Year
• Other Compensation 11 Month Salary & Certificated Incentive Pay
• Employee Type Full Time - Exempt
• Required Degree 4 Year Degree

MIDDLE SCHOOL 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)

Math

Science

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:

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 participating in school events, making phone calls and holding 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, by holding office hours and data analysis of student progress.

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.

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

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION

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

Meet one of the following eligibility requirements ( required ):

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

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

English Learner Authorization Certificate - CLAD or equivalent or eligible for an emergency CLAD. Spanish language proficiency is preferred but not required.

CPR certification by American Heart Association or American Red Cross

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

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

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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

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.

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

Able to walk or stand for extended periods of time

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

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

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

Occasionally climb stairs or ladders

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

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

ORGANIZATION

The first ACE school opened in 2008 to serve the most struggling students in 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.

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.