Teacher - Science

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.

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.

At Pace, our culture is built on core beliefs that foster a supportive, mission-driven, and empowering environment where girls can thrive and reach their full potential.   Our culture is rooted in the following foundational behaviors:

• Caring – We are warm, sincere, compassionate, and collaborative, fostering an environment of support and connection.
• Purposeful – We are focused on our mission and committed to social responsibility, ensuring our efforts make a meaningful impact.
• Learning Oriented – We are open, inventive, and exploratory, continuously seeking growth and improvement.
• Results Driven – We are focused on achieving goals and measurable success, ensuring accountability and progress.
• Girl-Centered – The ways that girls learn and develop are unique. That's why we've created an environment that responds to their needs so they can feel safe enough to develop meaningful and trusting relationships while embracing their capabilities, strengths and autonomy.
• Using Your Strengths – Every girl brings something exceptional to the table. At Pace, we focus on developing these special characteristics. By supporting a girl's talents and positive attributes we help her achieve her goals.
• Understanding Trauma – Trauma can alter the course of a girl's life. At Pace, we recognize that trauma may be the root cause of unhealthy behaviors, which is why we work hard to help heal and empower girls.

• 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

 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