Second Grade Teacher
About the Employer
Address
• 5855 W. College Road,
• Key West, FL 33040
Start/Dismissal Times
• 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
School Year
• 2026-2027
Salary Range
• $62,700 to $104,700 (base salary)
• Commensurate with experience
Benefits
• Explore our comprehensive 2026 employee benefits guide with insurance premium rates conveniently listed on page 13
Retirement Options
• Choose between the Florida Retirement System Pension Plan or Investment Plan
Paid Leave
• Teachers who start in August earn a total of 10 days of paid leave during the year
Background Screening
• Employment for this position is contingent upon successful completion of background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse
• Applicants may review important information about the screening process at: https://info.flclearinghouse.com
Eligibility for Florida Certification
• Required for teaching in the field
• Prerequisite for teaching in Field: Florida certification in Elementary Education (Grades K-6) or Prekindergarten/Primary Education (Age 3 through Grade 3)
• The Bureau of Educator Certification has developed instructional videos to guide applicants through the certification process, covering topics such as Florida's Online Educator Certification System setup and the Florida Teacher Certification Application
• Visit https://flcertify.fldoe.org for more information
How to Become FL Certified in Elementary Education (Grades K-6)
• Out-of-state certification: If you hold an unexpired, out-of-state, professional educator certificate in this subject area, please apply for Florida reciprocity.
• Commonly accepted bachelor's or higher degree majors include:
* Elementary Education 1-6
• K-6
• N/K-6
• K-3
• K-4
• K-8
• K-9
• Upper Elementary 4-6
• Passing the FTCE Subject Area Exam in Elementary Education K-6 is required. Visit http://www.fl.nesinc.com/tests.asp for further details.
How to Become FL Certified in Prekindergarten/Primary Education (Age 3 through Grade 3)
• Out-of-state certification: If you hold an unexpired, out-of-state, professional educator certificate in this subject area, please apply for Florida reciprocity.
• Commonly accepted bachelor's or higher degree majors include:
* Early Childhood Education (if NK-3, NK-4, or Birth-Age 8; P-5, N-6, NK-6, Prekindergarten/Primary Education)
• Passing the FTCE Subject Area Exam in Prekindergarten/Primary PK-3 is required. The testing website is located at http://www.fl.nesinc.com/tests.asp. Locate a test center. Study materials are available for purchase with the Learning Liaisons and 240 Tutoring.