Impactful Instructor – Transform Futures in Youth Education

TrulyHired; Saint Augustine (FL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

PTO

Health insurance

State retirement plan

Career pathways

Mentoring

Professional development

Job summary

Florida Scholars Academy is seeking a full-time instructor to teach in Florida DJJ facilities, empowering students to catch up, level up, and thrive academically. The role blends in-person and digital tools in a mission-driven, values-aligned environment.

You’ll build strong relationships, mentor students, and grow professionally while delivering engaging, student-centered instruction onsite.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Valid Florida teaching certificate or valid temporary certificate / enrollment in EPI or MAT program.
• Full-time onsite at a DJJ facility.
• Willing to attend professional development and trainings.
• Passionate about growth-both for your students and yourself.

Responsibilities

• Teach core academic subjects to small groups.
• Plan interactive lessons that meet students where they are.
• Build trust and create a safe space for learning and growth.
• Track attendance and grades, and help students set goals.
• Collaborate with other educators to share ideas and build success.
• Tutor students 1-on-1 or in small groups.
• Use both in-person and digital tools (blend tech + human interaction).
• Be a mentor, motivator, and life-changer—all in a day's work.

Skills

Tech-savvy

Patience & empathy

Relationship-building

Classroom management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Florida teaching certificate or active enrollment in EPI/MAT

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

Florida Scholars Academy is seeking a full-time instructor to teach in Florida DJJ facilities, empowering students to catch up, level up, and thrive academically. The role blends in-person and digital tools in a mission-driven, values-aligned environment.

You’ll build strong relationships, mentor students, and grow professionally while delivering engaging, student-centered instruction onsite.