Science Teacher

The teacher role is for educators who have a commitment and passion for educating girls. Our year‑round program, featuring small class sizes, provides multiple benefits to students and their families, as they receive wraparound support in education and social services. The science teacher is responsible for ensuring that girls master state standards and achieve academic success in grades 6-12.

USD $57,000 - $60,000

• Growth and Development – Competitive salaries, ongoing learning and development opportunities, and subject‑specific instructional coaching.
• Work‑Life Balance – 20 paid time off days, 14 paid national holidays, and an additional 5 days for wellness week; a balanced schedule of 230 academic days and 20 in‑service planning days. Eligibility for an extra two weeks of paid time off after one year.
• Comprehensive Benefits – Full‑time team members eligible for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, flexible spending accounts, critical illness, accident coverage, legal and identity theft protection, and a 403(b) retirement plan. Part‑time team members at 30+ hours eligible for medical, dental, FSA, HSA, and 403(b); less than 30 hours eligible for 403(b).
• Mental Health and Well‑Being – Wellness resources, rewards, counseling sessions, leadership coaching, mindfulness resources, and more.

• Design standards‑based lesson plans and align instruction to effectively teach across multiple, possibly mixed, grade‑level classes.
• Use formal and informal assessment to monitor progress and plan instruction to meet girls’ individual needs.
• Develop lesson plans for all classes using differentiated instructional techniques and strategies to foster an engaging learning environment.
• Create a safe and supportive classroom environment that is girl‑centered, trauma‑informed and strength‑based.
• Implement effective classroom management strategies to foster a positive learning environment, ensuring student engagement, respect, and adherence to center policies.
• Develop, monitor and update Progress Monitoring Plans in collaboration with learners.
• Conduct academic advising sessions and utilize data to assess girls’ academic growth, and document progress in the student data platform.
• Complete daily/weekly documentation requirements for attendance, IEPs, RTIs and others as assigned.
• Maintain accurate and regular gradebook and progress reporting for all learners.
• Be knowledgeable about state of Florida graduation requirements, promote college and career readiness and post‑secondary planning.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to accomplish girl, organization, and state & local requirements.
• Demonstrate appreciation for and ability to cultivate positive relationships.
• Attain and/or maintain certifications and endorsements by required deadline.
• Show willingness to participate in occasional after‑hours events such as family nights, prom or community outreach.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher
• Hold an active Statement of Eligibility, Temporary or Professional Teaching Certificate from FLDOE
• Knowledge of subject area – comfortable teaching science for grades 6-12

• Comfortable teaching across multiple, possibly mixed, grade levels
• Experience teaching in a trauma‑informed youth environment

• Must be capable of overseeing students both visually and audibly to ensure their safety and well‑being
• Expected to complete and participate in all required trainings and drills
• Required to align with the Mission, Values, and Guiding Principles, maintain ethical standards, and comply with all policies and procedures of Pace Center for Girls
• This position requires a Level II pre‑employment background screening pursuant to Chapters 435, 984, 985 and 943, Florida Statutes, and the Department of Juvenile Justice policy and procedures.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities