Science Teacher (Grades 6th-12th)

Locations Polk 213 Tyler Avenue Lakeland, FL 33801, USA Description 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: Starting at $55,000 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. What We Offer: Growth and Development – Competitive salaries, ongoing learning and development opportunities, and subject‑specific instructional coaching to support growth and success. Work Life Balance – Team members benefit from 20 paid time off days, 14 paid national holidays, and an additional 5 days for wellness week. Center based team members observe a balanced schedule with 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 – Full‑time team members are eligible for a range of benefits, including 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. Team members working 30 or more hours per week are eligible for medical, dental, FSA, HSA, and the 403(b) retirement plan. Those working less than 30 hours per week are eligible for the 403(b) retirement plan. Mental Health and Well‑Being – All team members have access to wellness resources, offering wellness rewards, counseling sessions, leadership coaching, mindfulness resources, and more to support their overall well‑being. What This Role Does: Designs standards‑based lesson plans and aligns instruction to effectively teach across multiple, possibly mixed, grade level classes. Uses formal and informal assessment to monitor progress and plan instruction to meet girls’ individual needs. Creates lesson plans for all classes using differentiated instructional techniques and strategies to foster an engaging learning environment. Creates a safe and supportive classroom environment that is girl‑centered, trauma‑informed and strength‑based. Implements effective classroom management strategies to foster a positive learning environment, ensuring student engagement, respect, and adherence to center policies. Develops, monitors and updates Progress Monitoring Plans in collaboration with learners. Conducts academic advising sessions and utilizes data to assess girls’ academic growth, and documents progress into the student data platform. Completes daily/weekly documentation requirements for attendance, IEPs, RTIs and others as assigned. Maintains accurate and regular gradebook and progress reporting for all learners. Knowledgeable about the state of Florida graduation requirements, promotes college and career readiness and post‑secondary planning. Works collaboratively with colleagues to accomplish girl, organization, and state & local requirements. Demonstrates appreciation for and ability to cultivate positive relationships. Attains and/or maintains certifications and endorsements by required deadline. Willingness to participate in occasional after‑hours events such as family nights, prom or community outreach. Other duties as assigned. What We Require for the Job: Required Bachelor’s degree or higher. Hold an active Statement of Eligibility, Temporary or Professional Teaching Certificate from FLDOE. Knowledge of the subject area – comfortable teaching science for grades 6‑12. Preferred Comfortable teaching across multiple, possibly mixed, grade levels. Experience teaching in a trauma‑informed youth environment. 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. 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. 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