Position Type: Instructional Elementary/Teacher, Second
Date Posted: 6/12/2026
Location: Plantation Key School
Date Available: 08/03/2026
Closing Date: Open until Filled
Location: Plantation Key Elementary/Middle School
Address: 100 Lake Road, Tavernier, FL 33070
Start/Dismissal Times: 7:45 AM - 2:45 PM
Position: Teacher, Second Grade
School Year: 2026-2027
Start Date: August 3, 2026
Salary: Base Salary ranges from $62,700 to $104,700, commensurate with experience.
Detailed compensation info for newly hired teachers is available in our Instructional Salary Placement Guide for the 2025-2026 School Year.
Benefits: Explore our comprehensive 2026 Employee Benefits Guide with insurance premium rates conveniently listed on page 13.
Retirement: Choose between the Florida Retirement System Pension Plan or Investment Plan.
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:
Eligibility for Florida certification is required. FL certification in either Elementary Education (Grades K-6) or Prekindergarten/Primary Education (age 3 through grade 3) and ESOL Endorsement is a prerequisite for teaching in field. 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 Set-up and the Florida Teacher Certification Application. Visit to login or create a new user account.
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.
- Elem Ed Major: Commonly accepted bachelor's (or higher degree) majors for a Florida temporary educator certificate include: Elementary Education 1-6, K-6, N/K-6, K-3, K-4, K-8, K-9, and Upper Elementary 4-6.
- Other Majors: For other degree majors, passing the FTCE Subject Area Exam in Elementary Education K 6 is required. Visit the testing website for further details. Locate a test center. Study materials are available for purchase through The Learning Liaisons and 240 Tutoring.
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.
- Early Childhood Ed Major: Commonly accepted bachelor's (or higher degree) majors for a Florida temporary educator certificate include: Early Childhood Education if NK-3, NK-4, or Birth-Age 8; P-5, N-6, NK-6, Prekindergarten/Primary Education.
- Other Majors: For other degree majors, passing the FTCE Subject Area Exam in Prekindergarten/Primary PK 3 is required. The testing website is located at Locate a test center. Study materials are available for purchase with The Learning Liaisons and 240 Tutoring.
Position Type: Instructional Elementary/Teacher, Second
Date Posted: 6/12/2026
Location: Plantation Key School
Date Available: 08/03/2026
Closing Date: Open until Filled
Location: Plantation Key Elementary/Middle School
Address: 100 Lake Road, Tavernier, FL 33070
Start/Dismissal Times: 7:45 AM - 2:45 PM
Position: Teacher, Second Grade
School Year: 2026-2027
Start Date: August 3, 2026
Salary: Base Salary ranges from $62,700 to $104,700, commensurate with experience.
Detailed compensation info for newly hired teachers is available in our Instructional Salary Placement Guide for the 2025-2026 School Year.
Benefits: Explore our comprehensive 2026 Employee Benefits Guide with insurance premium rates conveniently listed on page 13.
Retirement: Choose between the Florida Retirement System Pension Plan or Investment Plan.
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:
Eligibility for Florida certification is required. FL certification in either Elementary Education (Grades K-6) or Prekindergarten/Primary Education (age 3 through grade 3) and ESOL Endorsement is a prerequisite for teaching in field. 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 Set-up and the Florida Teacher Certification Application. Visit to login or create a new user account.
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.
- Elem Ed Major: Commonly accepted bachelor's (or higher degree) majors for a Florida temporary educator certificate include: Elementary Education 1-6, K-6, N/K-6, K-3, K-4, K-8, K-9, and Upper Elementary 4-6.
- Other Majors: For other degree majors, passing the FTCE Subject Area Exam in Elementary Education K 6 is required. Visit the testing website for further details. Locate a test center. Study materials are available for purchase through The Learning Liaisons and 240 Tutoring.
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.
- Early Childhood Ed Major: Commonly accepted bachelor's (or higher degree) majors for a Florida temporary educator certificate include: Early Childhood Education if NK-3, NK-4, or Birth-Age 8; P-5, N-6, NK-6, Prekindergarten/Primary Education.
- Other Majors: For other degree majors, passing the FTCE Subject Area Exam in Prekindergarten/Primary PK 3 is required. The testing website is located at Locate a test center. Study materials are available for purchase with The Learning Liaisons and 240 Tutoring.
