Notre Dame’s Alliance for Catholic Education (ACE) Teaching Fellows Program forms passionate college graduates from nearly all academic majors and faith traditions to serve children and families as teachers in under-resourced Catholic schools, to grow as leaders while earning a cost-free Masters from Notre Dame, and to joyfully share their faith in the communities in which they live and work.
Service Activities
All of our ACE fellows will serve as teachers in Catholic schools and engage as students in our cost-free Master of Education program. However, many of our teachers pursue opportunities to coach, to tutor, or to mentor students at their ACE schools. Some even moderate or start extracurricular activities to support student learning and achievement.
Community Need Addressed
ACE teachers serve in the country's most under-resourced Catholic elementary, middle, and high schools across 35 cities.
Position Outcomes
By forming a new generation of committed, faith-filled Catholic school teachers, ACE aspires to sustain and strengthen Catholic education.
Benefits
Education award upon successful completion of service, Health coverage, Housing, Living allowance, Stipend, Student loan forbearance
Beyond the living stipend, affordable housing, student loan forbearance, and eligibility for the AmeriCorps Segal Education Award, ACE teachers earn a cost-free Master of Education degree from the University of Notre Dame.
Education Benefits
Our teachers earn licensure to teach in the state of Indiana. We have a team that works closely with our teachers, who desire to transfer licensure to other states after their time with ACE.
Skills you will gain
CPR & QPR certification, time management, conflict resolution, public speaking, organization, planning, research opportunities, continued education, community life, spiritual growth, etc.
Competencies You Will Develop
Communication
Demonstrate sensitivity and empathy, Lead group discussion, Listen to and consider others' viewpoints, Maintain open lines of communication with others, Speak clearly, in precise language and in a logical, organized and coherent manner, Turn taking, Write cleary and effectively
Creativity & Problem Solving
Able to identify and define the problem, Capable of generating possible solutions, Communicate the problem to appropriate personnel, Improvise, Provide relevant expertise, Select and implement well-considered solution
Teamwork
Derive consensus, Develop constructive working relationships and maintain them over time, Establish a high degree of trust and credibility with others, Interact professionally and respectfully with supervisors and co-workers, Stay positive and outcome oriented, Use appropriate strategies and solutions for dealing with conflicts and differences to maintain a smooth workflow
Decisions
Accepts responsibility, Anticipate the consequences of decisions, Identify and prioritize the key issues involved to facilitate the decision making process, Involve people appropriately in decisions that may impact them, Quickly respond with a back-up plan if a decision goes amiss
Tools
Carefully consider which tools or technological solutions are appropriate for a given job, Consistently choose the best tool or technological solution for the problem at hand, Operate tools and equipment in accordance with established operating procedures, safety standards, and ethical guidelines, Seek opportunities to improve knowledge of tools and technologies that may assist in streamlining work and improving productivity
Planning
Able to prioritize various competing tasks, Create environment of contribution, Create plan of action, schedule tasks so that work is completed on time, Demonstrate the effective allocation of time and resources efficiently, Drive decision making, Effectively delegate tasks, Facilitate group planning, Set goals
Service
Recognize the importance of maintaining privacy and confidentiality of those being served, Understand and anticipate the needs of others, Understand the importance of one's role in the functioning of the organization, Understand the significance of maintaining a healthful and safe environment