Science Teacher; Grades 6-12

Job Summary

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 6-12 science.

Salary: $57,000 - $60,000 USD
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8am - 4pm

• 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.
• Create lesson plans for all classes using differentiated instructional techniques and strategies to foster an engaging learning environment.
• Establish 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, documenting progress into the student data platform.
• Complete daily and weekly documentation requirements for attendance, IEPs, RTIs and other assigned duties.
• Maintain accurate and regular gradebook and progress reporting for all learners.
• Be knowledgeable about Florida graduation requirements, promote college and career readiness and post‑secondary planning.
• Collaborate 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.
• Willing 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.
• Education degree.
• Valid Florida Driver’s License.

• 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.

• Competitive salaries, ongoing learning and development opportunities, and subject‑specific instructional coaching to support growth and success.
• Work‑life balance: 20 paid time off days, 14 paid national holidays, an additional 5 days for wellness week, 230 academic days and 20 dedicated in‑service planning days. Teachers become eligible to receive an additional 2 weeks of paid time off after one year of employment.
• Comprehensive benefits: 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. Eligibility varies with hours worked.
• Mental health and well‑being resources: wellness rewards, counseling sessions, leadership coaching, mindfulness resources, and more to support overall well‑being.

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. Additional information is available through the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse Education and Awareness website: