Substitute Teacher

Pace Center for Girls; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 paid time off days

14 paid national holidays

Mental health resources

Job summary

Pace Center for Girls in Tallahassee, Florida, seeks an educator to support at-risk youth in achieving their academic goals. The role requires adherence to instructional guidelines, promoting a safe and equitable classroom environment, and ongoing professional development.

Candidates should hold an Associate's degree or equivalent, have knowledge of state laws regarding children, and ideally possess experience working in educational environments tailored for at-risk youth. Comprehensive benefits and a balanced work-life schedule are provided.

Qualifications

• Attains and/or maintains certification and endorsements by required deadlines.
• Valid Florida ID or Florida Driver’s License.
• Minimum one-year teaching experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to and deliver instructions and lessons provided by the Classroom Teacher.
• Use assessments to monitor progress and plan instruction.
• Promote confidence and responsibility in students for their academic goals.

Skills

Knowledge of laws relating to children and families

Ability to create a safe and trusting classroom environment

Innovative instructional techniques

Education

Associates degree or meets district’s educational requirements

Job description

What We Offer

Growth and Development – Competitive salaries, ongoing learning and development opportunities, and subject‑specific instructional coaching to support growth and success.

Work Life Balance – Team members benefit from 20 paid time off days, 14 paid national holidays, and an additional 5 days for wellness week. Center‑based team members observe a balanced schedule with 230 academic days and 20 dedicated in‑service planning days. Teachers become eligible to receive an additional 2 weeks of paid time off after one year of employment.

Comprehensive Benefits – Full‑time team members are eligible for a range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, flexible spending accounts, critical illness, accident coverage, legal and identity theft protection, and a 403(b) retirement plan. Team members working 30 or more hours per week are eligible for medical, dental, FSA, HSA, and the 403(b) retirement plan. Those working less than 30 hours per week are eligible for the 403(b) retirement plan.

Mental Health and Well‑Being – All team members have access to wellness resources, offering wellness rewards, counseling sessions, leadership coaching, mindfulness resources, and more to support their overall well‑being.

What This Role Does

Curriculum and Instruction

• 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.

Progress Monitoring and Outcomes Measurement

• 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.

Support Balanced Opportunities and Varied Viewpoints

• 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.

What We Require for the Job

Required

• 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.

Preferred

• Minimum one‑year teaching experience.
• Teaching experience in an at‑risk youth environment.
• Knowledge of state and school district policies.

Other

• 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. Additional information is available through the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse Education and Awareness website: https://info.flclearinghouse.com

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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