English and Reading Teacher

Job overview

The English and Reading Teacher role is onsite in Fort Myers, FL, with a Monday–Friday schedule from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The full-time position pays starting at $55,000 per year. Pace Center for Girls provides academic and counseling programs in a year-round program with small classes and wraparound education and social services. The teacher helps girls in grades 6–12 meet state English language arts standards and achieve academic success. The role uses differentiated, standards-based instruction, assessment, progress monitoring, and student advising within a safe, girl-centered, trauma-informed classroom.

What you'll do

• Design standards-based lesson plans and teach English language arts across grades 6–12, potentially including mixed grade levels. Assess student progress and adapt instruction to individual needs. Maintain a safe, supportive, girl-centered, trauma-informed classroom
• develop and update progress monitoring plans
• conduct academic advising
• document attendance, IEPs, RTIs, grades, and progress
• and collaborate with colleagues. Participate in occasional after-hours events such as family nights, prom, or community outreach.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

english teacher

reading teacher

fort myers fl

pace center for girls

grades 6–12

english language arts

standards-based instruction

trauma-informed education

girl-centered learning

progress monitoring

monday–friday 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

starting at $55,000/year

florida teaching certificate

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 20 paid time-off days, 14 paid national holidays, five wellness-week days, and eligibility for an additional two weeks of paid time off after one year.
• Benefits for eligible full-time team members include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, and a 403(b) retirement plan.
• Wellness resources, counseling, leadership coaching, and learning and development opportunities are also offered.

Why this role

Small classes and a year-round program combine academic instruction with counseling and wraparound social services. Required: bachelor’s degree or higher and an active Florida teaching certificate or Statement of Eligibility.

About the employer

Pace Center for Girls, Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Elementary and Secondary Schools. Sector: 61.