English & Reading Teacher

Pace Center for Girls
Fort Myers, FL
Category Education
Job Description
Role Overview

The English teacher is responsible for ensuring that girls master state standards and achieve academic success in 6-12 English / language arts. The role requires a commitment to educating girls and a passion for their growth and development. The teacher will work in a year-round program with small class sizes, providing multiple benefits to students and their families.

What You Will Do

Designs standards-based lesson plans, uses formal and informal assessment to monitor progress, and creates a safe and supportive classroom environment. The teacher will also conduct academic advising sessions, utilize data to assess girls' academic growth, and document progress into a student data platform.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will be a knowledgeable and enthusiastic educator with a passion for teaching English and language arts. They will be comfortable teaching across multiple grade levels and have experience working in a trauma-informed youth environment.

Requirements

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

Benefits

  • Competitive salaries
  • 20 paid time off days
  • 14 paid national holidays
  • 5 days for wellness week
  • 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
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