Teacher - Math

Pace Center for Girls; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Pace Center for Girls in Lakeland, FL is seeking a full-time math teacher dedicated to educating girls within a year-round program that combines academics with wraparound counseling and support services. The role focuses on helping students master Florida standards and achieve success in 6–12 math.

The position offers a 40-hour work week, with typical schedule Monday–Friday, and a starting salary of $55,000, reflecting commitment to our girl-centered, trauma-informed approach.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher required.
• Active Statement of Eligibility, Temporary or Professional Teaching Certificate from FLDOE.
• Knowledge of Florida standards; comfortable teaching math for grades 6–12.

Responsibilities

• Designs standards-based lesson plans aligned to math standards.
• Uses formal and informal assessments to monitor progress.
• Plans differentiated instruction for mixed-grade classes.
• Creates a safe, girl-centered, trauma-informed classroom environment.
• Implements effective classroom management to promote engagement and respect.
• Maintains gradebook and progress reports and documents attendance and IEPs/RTIs.
• Collaborates with colleagues to meet state and organizational requirements.

Skills

Lesson planning

Differentiated instruction

Assessment & progress monitoring

Classroom management

Trauma-informed approach

Student engagement

Collaboration with colleagues

Data-driven instruction

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Active Florida teaching certificate

Job description

Job Summary

The teacher role is for educators who have a commitment and passion for educating girls. Our year-round program, featuring small class sizes, provides multiple benefits to students and their families, as they receive wraparound support in education and social services. The math teacher is responsible for ensuring that girls master state standards and achieve academic success in 6-12 math.

Job Summary

The teacher role is for educators who have a commitment and passion for educating girls. Our year-round program, featuring small class sizes, provides multiple benefits to students and their families, as they receive wraparound support in education and social services. The math teacher is responsible for ensuring that girls master state standards and achieve academic success in 6-12 math.

Salary

Starting at $55,000

Position Type

Full-Time (40 hours/week)

Schedule

Monday-Friday 7:30am-3:30pm

Who We Are

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.

Our Culture

• Caring – We are warm, sincere, compassionate, and collaborative, fostering an environment of support and connection.
• Purposeful – We are focused on our mission and committed to social responsibility, ensuring our efforts make a meaningful impact.
• Learning Oriented – We are open, inventive, and exploratory, continuously seeking growth and improvement.
• Results Driven – We are focused on achieving goals and measurable success, ensuring accountability and progress.
• Girl-Centered – The ways that girls learn and develop are unique. That's why we've created an environment that responds to their needs so they can feel safe enough to develop meaningful and trusting relationships while embracing their capabilities, strengths and autonomy.
• Using Your Strengths – Every girl brings something exceptional to the table. At Pace, we focus on developing these special characteristics. By supporting a girl's talents and positive attributes we help her achieve her goals.
• Understanding Trauma – Trauma can alter the course of a girl's life. At Pace, we recognize that trauma may be the root cause of unhealthy behaviors, which is why we work hard to help heal and empower girls.

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

• Designs standards-based lesson plans and aligns instruction to effectively teach across multiple, possibly mixed, grade level classes.
• Uses formal and informal assessment to monitor progress and plan instruction to meet girls’ individual needs.
• Lesson plan for classes with differentiated instructional techniques and strategies to foster an engaging learning environment.
• Creates a safe and supportive classroom environment that is girl centered, trauma-informed and strength-based.
• Implement effective classroom management strategies to foster a positive learning environment, ensuring student engagement, respect, and adherence to center policies.
• Develops, monitors, and updates Progress Monitoring Plans in collaboration with learners.
• Conduct academic advising sessions and utilizes data to assess girls’ academic growth, and document progress in student data platform.
• Completes daily/weekly documentation requirements for attendance, IEPs, RTIs and others as assigned.
• Maintains accurate and regular gradebook and progress reporting for all learners.
• Knowledgeable about state of Florida graduation requirements, promotes college/career readiness and secondary planning.
• Works collaboratively with organizational colleagues to accomplish girl, organizational and state & local requirements.
• Demonstrates appreciation for and ability to cultivate positive relationships.
• Attains and/or maintains certifications and endorsements by required deadline.
• Willingness to participate in occasional after-hours events such as family nights, prom or community outreach.
• Other duties as assigned.

What We Require for the Job

Required

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher
• Hold an active Statement of Eligibility, Temporary or Professional Teaching Certificate from FLDOE
• Knowledge of subject area – comfortable teaching math for grades 6-12.

Preferred

• Comfortable teaching across multiple, possibly mixed, grade levels
• Experience teaching in a trauma-informed youth environment
• Education degree
• Valid Florida Driver’s License

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