TEACHER - SOCIAL STUDIES

Universal Health Services; Bradenton (FL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K with company match

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Suncoast Behavioral Health Center, part of Universal Health Services, seeks a Teacher for Social Studies (grades 6-12) to lead the educational program for adolescents at the Bradenton facility. The teacher creates a classroom environment conducive to learning and reviews student records to tailor instruction.

Certified in ESE or willing to become certified within 6 months, you will work with a 4:1 student-to-staff ratio and collaborate with psychiatrists, behavior analysts, and a medical team to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a fully accredited college or university.
• Florida Educators certificate required by the Florida Department of Education.
• Social Studies (grades 6-12) certification preferred.
• Knowledge of educational theories and classroom teaching strategies.
• Ability to work with multi-level/multi-grade students in a small-class environment.
• Computer literacy.
• Commitment to facility mission and policies.
• Pass a Level 2 background check and pre-employment drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Provide educational leadership in the classroom.
• Create a learning-conducive classroom environment.
• Review student records to tailor instruction to abilities and needs.
• Teach Social Studies for grades 6-12 with ESE considerations.

Skills

Multi-level teaching

Computer literacy

Educational theories

Classroom management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Florida Educators certificate

Job description

Responsibilities

Suncoast Behavioral Health Center provides quality mental health care and education services for adolescents, ages 11-17 who are experiencing behavioral, emotional, educational, family and social challenges. The dedicated professionals at Suncoast Behavioral Health Center provide quality mental health treatment for children. The program establishes healthy behaviors and prepares children to transition back home.

Website: https://suncoastbhc.com/

The facility is looking for a Teacher who will be responsible for the educational leadership of students in the classroom. Provides a classroom environment conducive to learning. Strives to maximize the educational achievement of each student. Reviews student records in order to develop a foundation of understanding regarding each student's abilities and needs.

TEACHER for Social Studies (grades 6-12). Certified in ESE (Exceptional Student Education) or willing to become certified within 6 months of hire.

The Hospital/Homebound school within the facility contracts with the Manatee County school district to provide a small classroom educational environment to residential patients. A 4:1 student to staff ratio is maintained throughout the school day for behavior support in the classroom with additional support from on-site psychiatrists, a board certified behavior analyst, therapists and a full medical team. We follow required state and county rules and regulations for a Hospital/Homebound site.

Benefits include:

• School Hours: 8:30 am-3:30 pm
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Life Insurance Provided
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Generous Paid Time Off (similar to Manatee County School 11 month Schedule)
• Professional development assistance
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: Benefits

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World's Most Admired Companies and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit www.uhs.com .

Qualifications

Job Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree from a fully accredited college or university.
• Certification: Florida Educators certificate required by the Florida Department of Education. Social Studies (grades 6-12) preferred.
• Knowledge of educational theories and classroom teaching strategies. Ability to work with multi-level/multi-grade students in small class environment. Computer literacy. Commitment to facility mission and policies .
• Additional Requirements: Must adhere to all facility and school board policies. Pass a Level 2 background check and pre-employment drug screen.

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