Science Teacher; Grades 6-12

Job Summary

Science teacher in a year‑round program for students grades 6‑12, ensuring mastery of state standards & academic success.

$55,000

• Competitive salary with annual review.
• Paid time off: 20 days + 14 paid holidays + 5 days wellness week; eligibility for additional 2 weeks after one year.
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life insurance, and 403(b) retirement plan.
• Professional development and instructional coaching.

Pace Center for Girls transforms girls’ lives through academic & counseling programs with a girl‑centered, strength‑based, trauma‑informed framework.

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

This position requires a Level II pre‑employment background screening pursuant to Chapters 435, 984, 985, 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: