Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Pace Center for Girls
Job overview
The Substitute Teacher role at Pace Center for Girls involves educating and supporting girls in a gender-responsive, trauma-informed environment to help them achieve academic and personal growth.
Responsibilities and impact
The substitute teacher will deliver lessons in the absence of the regular teacher, design instruction aligned with state standards, monitor student progress, create a safe classroom environment, promote equity and diversity, and support the agency's mission and values.
Compensation and benefits
The starting salary is $21.00 per hour; other benefits are not specified in the description.
Experience and skills
Candidates must have at least an associate degree or meet district education requirements, valid Florida ID or driver's license, knowledge of child and family laws; preferred qualifications include Florida State Teacher’s Certification, education degree, one year teaching experience, and experience with at-risk youth.
Work environment and culture
The work environment is fast-paced, sometimes stressful, requiring alertness and flexibility, with a focus on creating a safe, gender-responsive, trauma-informed, and strength-based classroom.
Company information
Pace Center for Girls is an organization focused on transforming girls' lives through academic and counseling programs based on gender-responsive and trauma-informed frameworks.
Unique job features
The role emphasizes a gender-responsive, trauma-informed approach and requires availability for occasional evening, weekend, and travel commitments.
Company overview
Pace Center for Girls is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing academic and social services to at-risk girls aged 11-17. They make a significant impact through their holistic approach, which includes education, counseling, and life skills training, funded by a combination of government grants, private donations, and community partnerships. Founded in 1985 in Jacksonville, Florida, Pace has expanded to multiple locations across the state, helping thousands of girls achieve personal and academic success.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your commitment to educating girls and your ability to create a safe, gender-responsive, trauma-informed classroom environment, as emphasized by Pace Center for Girls.
Focus on showcasing your knowledge of Florida educational standards, laws relating to children and families, and any relevant certifications or endorsements, especially Florida State Teacher’s Certification if you have it.
Apply through multiple channels including Pace Center for Girls’ official corporate website and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility for the Substitute Teacher role.
Connect with current educators or staff in the education division at Pace Center for Girls on LinkedIn; open your message by mentioning your passion for supporting at-risk youth or asking about their experience with the trauma-informed teaching approach used at Pace.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords such as 'gender-responsive,' 'trauma-informed,' 'Florida State Teacher’s Certification,' 'curriculum alignment,' and 'at-risk youth education' to ensure it passes automated screenings.
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