Teacher, First Grade

Monroe County School District FL; Key West (FL); On-site; USD 62,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance

403B plan

Paid leave

Job summary

Sigsbee Charter School in Key West is seeking a Lead Teacher for 1st Grade for the 2026-2027 school year. The role requires Florida elementary certification and offers a base salary with a housing allowance for staff.

Location: Sigsbee Elementary/Middle Charter School, 939 Felton Rd, Key West, FL 33040. Start ASAP; salary ranges from $62,100 to $102,300, commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Florida certification is required for teaching in Florida.
• Florida Elementary Education (K-6) or Prekindergarten/Primary Education certification is required.

Skills

FL Elementary Certification

Reciprocity guidance

Education

Florida certification in Elementary Education (K-6)

Job description

• Location:
  Sigsbee Charter School
  

Sigsbee Charter School, located in Key West, is looking for the best candidate to fill a Lead Teacher position (1st Grade) and become a part of our amazing team for the 2026-2027 school year.
Understanding that our students need the most qualified and professional adults to guide them, Sigsbee offers a competitive salary and living allowance to all of our staff members.
Location: Sigsbee Elementary/Middle Charter School
Address: 939 Felton Rd Key West, FL 33040
Position: Teacher, Elementary
Grade Level: First Grade
School Year: 2026-2027
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: Base Salary ranges from $62,100 to $102,300, commensurate with experience.
Detailed compensation info for newly hired teachers is available in our Instructional Salary Placement Guide for the 2025-2026School Year .
Sigsbee's housing allowance: $1,000 per month
Retirement planning: 403B Plan (Not part of the Florida Retirement System)
Leave: Teachers earn a total of 7 days of paid leave per school year (5 sick days and 2 personal days) - PRO-RATED with a Mid Year Start

Eligibility for Florida certification is required. FL certification in Elementary Education (Grades K-6) orPrekindergarten/Primary Education (age 3 through grade 3)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 https://flcertify.fldoe.org/datamart/mainMenu.do 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.

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.