At Discovery Academy of Science, we are committed to building a collaborative school culture shaped by the diverse voices of our staff, students, families, and community. We prioritize open communication, encourage respectful dialogue, and value differing viewpoints. Our leadership team thoughtfully delegates responsibilities to the right individuals, empowering staff to participate in decision-making and problem-solving.
Our workplace is intentionally designed to support employees, fostering a positive atmosphere of mutual respect, professional cooperation, and shared purpose.
We believe in continuous growth and development for all employees. At DAS, teachers benefit from a range of professional learning opportunities, including school-based sessions and trainings offered through Pinellas County Schools. These opportunities are available at both the individual (teacher) and group (staff) levels.
Many of our educators have attended national conferences focused on literacy, science, mathematics, and innovative teaching methodologies. Professional development days are scheduled in advance each school year to ensure staff can plan and fully participate.
Discovery Academy of Science offers a competitive starting salary of $55,279 per annum for both newly hired and experienced teachers. Salaries increase each year in accordance with the published salary scale seen on the link below, and additional adjustments are made to recognize prior experience. Furthermore, many of our faculty members have opportunities to earn supplemental income throughout the school year and during summer months.
Our benefits package includes:
“This is my second year working at Discovery Academy of Science. I teach 1st grade and love our school. Our students are excited about science and eager to learn and explore. Unlike most schools, we have an hour block each day specifically for science. We are also lucky to have great technology at our fingertips. Each classroom has a smart board and classroom computers. We also have access to a computer lab and laptops. Being at a school centered around STEM fosters an excitement to learn within our students”.
“Between the administration and generous parents, we have all the resource and supplies we could ever need. The parents at our school are involved and help work with the students to achieve their full potential. The students in my classroom are all enthusiastic to learn and many of them are already reaching 2nd grade standards. We are very fortunate to have such a great group of kids!”.
“One of the things that I love most about working at DAS is the staff. We are such a small school which allows us to know one another personally. We have become a family rather than just co-workers. I can honestly say that I wouldn’t trade my job as a teacher here for anything. I look forward to coming to work each day and feel lucky to be surrounded by such a great group of students, staff, and parents!”.
Florida is home to some of the nation’s top universities, and Discovery Academy of Science is proud to recruit talented educators from institutions such as:
University of South Florida (USF)
Florida State University (FSU)
University of Central Florida (UCF)
Our faculty includes graduates from nearly all major Florida universities. These well-prepared educators enter our classrooms with strong credentials and a passion for teaching, ready to make a difference in the lives of our students.