51056 Teacher, Second Grade

Monroe County School District FL; United States; On-site; USD 63,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid leave

Background screening required

Job summary

Monroe County School District FL is seeking a qualified 2nd grade teacher for Gerald Adams Elementary in Key West, FL. The position is part of the 2026-2027 school year with a base salary that ranges from $62,700 to $104,700 depending on experience. The job requires Florida elementary education certification or reciprocity and includes paid leave during the year.

The posting notes the start date and an open until filled closing policy, along with background screening requirements for employment.

Qualifications

• Florida teaching certification in Elementary Education (K-6) or eligibility for reciprocity.
• Background screening required as part of the process.

Education

FL Certification: Elementary Education (K-6)

FL Certification Reciprocity

Job description

• Position Type:
  Instructional Elementary/ Teacher, Second
• Date Posted:
  10/16/2026
• Location:
  Gerald Adams Elementary
• Date Available:
  11/09/2026
• Closing Date:
  OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Location: Gerald Adams Elementary School

Address: 5855 W. College Road, Key West, FL 33040

Position: Teacher, 2nd grade

School Year: 2026-2027

Position Available: November 9, 2026

Salary: Base Salary ranges from $62,700 to $104,700, commensurate with experience.

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

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.

How to become FL certified inPrekindergarten/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 EdMajor: 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.