Teacher, First Grade

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

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance

403B plan retirement

Paid leave 7 days

Job summary

Sigsbee Charter School in Key West is seeking a Lead Teacher for 1st Grade for the 2026-2027 school year.

Salary ranges from $62,100 to $102,300 and includes a housing allowance of $1,000 per month, with a 403B retirement plan and paid leave. Florida certification in Elementary Education (K-6) or Prekindergarten/Primary Education is required to teach in this field.

Qualifications

• Eligible for Florida certification in Elementary Education (K-6) or Prekindergarten/Primary Education (age 3 through grade 3).
• Florida certification required for teaching in the field.

Education

Florida Elementary Education certification (K-6)

Florida Prekindergarten/Primary Education certification

Job description

Frontline Applicant Tracking - Monroe County School District FL

• 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.

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