Substitute Teacher On Call

Pace Center for Girls • Fort Myers, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The substitute teacher role is for educators who have a commitment and passion for educating girls. Our year-round program affords multiple benefits to students and their families, as they receive wraparound support in education and social services. 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, Purposeful, Learning Oriented, Results Driven, Girl-Centered, Using Your Strengths, Understanding Trauma.

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 to support growth and success
• 20 paid time off days
• 14 paid national holidays
• 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 disability (for full-time team members)
• 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)
• HSA (for those working 30+ hours/week)
• Wellness resources
• Wellness rewards
• Counseling sessions
• Leadership coaching
• Mindfulness resources

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees