Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Pace Center for Girls
Job overview
The Teacher - Reading role at Pace Center for Girls focuses on educating girls in grades 6-12 to master state reading standards and achieve academic success within a supportive, trauma-informed environment.
Responsibilities and impact
The teacher designs standards-based lesson plans, uses assessments to tailor instruction, manages classroom behavior, monitors academic progress, maintains documentation, promotes college and career readiness, collaborates with colleagues, and participates in occasional after-hours events.
Compensation and benefits
The salary starts at $55,000 with competitive pay, 20 paid time off days, 14 paid holidays, wellness week, comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, flexible spending accounts, and a 403(b) retirement plan, plus mental health and well-being resources.
Experience and skills
Requires a Bachelor's degree and an active Florida teaching certificate with knowledge of reading instruction for grades 6-12; preferred qualifications include experience with trauma-informed youth environments, education degree, and a valid Florida driver's license.
Career development
Offers ongoing learning and development opportunities, subject-specific instructional coaching, and potential for growth within a mission-driven nonprofit environment.
Work environment and culture
The culture is mission-driven, supportive, girl-centered, trauma-informed, and focused on caring, purposeful work, learning, results, and using individual strengths.
Company information
Pace Center for Girls is a nonprofit founded in 1985 dedicated to transforming girls' lives through education and counseling based on a strength-based, trauma-informed framework.
Unique job features
The role is distinguished by its focus on trauma-informed, girl-centered education in a small class size setting with wraparound support services for students.
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 girl-centered, trauma-informed education and your ability to teach reading across grades 6-12, emphasizing mastery of state standards and differentiated instruction techniques.
Focus on showcasing experience or skills in creating safe, supportive, and engaging learning environments, along with knowledge of the science of reading and classroom management strategies.
Apply through multiple platforms including the Pace Center for Girls corporate website and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility and reach.
Connect with educators or program staff at Pace Center for Girls on LinkedIn; use ice breakers like commenting on their recent initiatives supporting trauma-informed teaching or expressing genuine interest in their mission-driven approach to empowering girls.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'trauma-informed,' 'girl-centered,' 'science of reading,' 'differentiated instruction,' and 'academic advising' to improve screening success.
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