Teacher - Spirited Girls

Job Description

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.

Spirited Girls! is a class developed by Pace, to support girl development of develop soft skills, self-efficacy, confidence and life skills. The customized curriculum promotes learning around healthy development in each of these areas : Knowledge of Self, Development of Positive Attitudes, Relationships, Peer Pressure, Individual Responsibility, Decision Making, Problem Solving, Leadership Skills, Life Management Skills, Employability Skills and Career Planning.

Salary : Starting at $55,000

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 :

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 – 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 :

What This Role Does :

What We Require for the Job :

Required

Knowledge of the FLDOE Resiliency Standards – particularly for grades 6-12

Preferred

Other