Trauma Informed Coach Jobs in Florida (NOW HIRING)

Job Summary: 

The substitute teacher role is for educators who have a commitment and passion for educating girls. Our year-round program affords multiple benefits to students and their families, as they receive wraparound support in education and social services.  

Salary: Pay Rate: $22.00
30+ hours / week

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:

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

• Current Florida State Teacher’s Certification
• Education degree
• Minimum one-year teaching experience
• Teaching experience in an at-risk youth environment
• Knowledge of state and school districts 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