Substitute Teacher (Part-Time Schedule Available)

Job Summary

The substitute teacher role is for educators who have a commitment and passion for educating girls. Our year-round program affords multiple benefits to students and their families, as they receive wraparound support in education and social services. Starting pay rate: $18.31/hr Part-Time

Who We Are

At Pace we transform girls’ lives through academic and counseling programs based on girl-centered, strength-based and trauma-informed framework. Team members create a safe place for girls to learn, process, heal and begin again. Founded in 1985, Pace Center for Girls is a nonprofit organization that believes all girls, regardless of their story, deserve a safe and supportive space where they can become strong, compassionate and successful women.

Culture

• Caring – Warm, sincere, compassionate, and collaborative, fostering an environment of support and connection.
• Purposeful – Focused on our mission and committed to social responsibility, ensuring our efforts make a meaningful impact.
• Learning Oriented – Open, inventive, and exploratory, continuously seeking growth and improvement.
• Results Driven – Focused on achieving goals and measurable success, ensuring accountability and progress.
• Girl-Centered – Recognizes that girls learn and develop uniquely, creating an environment that responds to their needs.
• Using Your Strengths – Focuses on developing girls' special characteristics.
• Understanding Trauma – Recognizes trauma as a root cause of unhealthy behaviors, working to heal and empower girls.

What We Offer

• 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.
• 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.
• Mental Health and Well-Being - Access to wellness resources, counseling sessions, leadership coaching, mindfulness resources, and more.

What This Role Does

• Curriculum and Instruction - Adhere to and deliver instructions and lessons provided by the Classroom Teacher in their absence. Knows how to design and align instruction according to state standards. Uses formal and informal assessment to monitor progress and plan instruction to meet girls’ individual needs. Plans for effective classroom instruction by utilizing innovative, appropriate, and differentiated instructional techniques and strategies. Creates a safe and trusting classroom environment that is gender responsive, trauma informed, and strength-based. Maintains appropriate standards of behavior to support an environment that is conducive for learning.
• Progress Monitoring and Outcomes Measurement - Promotes confidence, perseverance, and responsibility in the students for their achievement of personal academic goals. Is knowledgeable about state of Florida graduation requirements and promotes college readiness. Supports balanced opportunities and varied viewpoints.
• Support Balanced Opportunities and Varied Viewpoints - Strives to ensure equitable opportunities for student learning. Demonstrates appreciation for and sensitivity to the diversity among individuals. Fosters and maintains a gender-responsive environment. Performs other duties as assigned.

What We Require for the Job

• Associates degree or meets the education level of the district’s requirements.
• Attains and/or maintains certification and endorsements by required deadlines.
• Valid Florida ID or Florida Driver’s License.
• Knowledge of laws relating to children and families.
• Preferred - Current Florida State Teacher’s Certification.
• Education degree.
• Minimum one-year teaching experience.
• Teaching experience in an at-risk youth environment.
• Knowledge of state and school districts policies.
• Other - 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.

Additional Information

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: https://info.flclearinghouse.com.