Substitute Teacher On Call

Pace Center for Girls•Lecanto, FL

2h•Onsite

About The Position

The substitute teacher role is for educators who have a commitment and passion for educating girls. Pace Center for Girls is a nonprofit organization founded in 1985, dedicated to transforming girls' lives through academic and counseling programs. These programs are based on a girl-centered, strength-based, and trauma-informed framework, providing a safe and supportive space for girls to learn, process, heal, and grow into strong, compassionate, and successful women. The organization's culture is built on core beliefs that foster a supportive, mission-driven, and empowering environment, emphasizing caring, purposefulness, learning orientation, results-driven approaches, and a deep understanding of trauma and individual strengths.

Requirements

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
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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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.
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.
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.

Benefits

Competitive salaries
Ongoing learning and development opportunities
Subject-specific instructional coaching
20 paid time off days
14 paid national holidays
An additional 5 days for wellness week
Balanced schedule with 230 academic days and 20 dedicated in-service planning days (for Center based team members)
Additional 2 weeks of paid time off after one year of employment (for Teachers)
Medical insurance (for full-time team members and those working 30+ hours/week)
Dental insurance (for full-time team members and those working 30+ hours/week)
Vision insurance (for full-time team members)
Life insurance (for full-time team members)
Short-term and long-term disability (for full-time team members)
Flexible spending accounts (for full-time team members and those working 30+ hours/week)
Critical illness coverage (for full-time team members)
Accident coverage (for full-time team members)
Legal and identity theft protection (for full-time team members)
403(b)-retirement plan (for all team members)
Wellness resources
Wellness rewards
Counseling sessions
Leadership coaching
Mindfulness resources