51054 Teacher, Kindergarten

Location: Gerald Adams Elementary School

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

Position: Teacher, Kindergarten

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: https://info.flclearinghouse.com

Eligibility for Florida certification is required. FL certification in either Elementary Education (Grades K-6) or Prekindergarten/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.
• Other Majors: For other degree majors, passing the FTCE Subject Area Exam in Elementary Education K–6 is required. Visit the testing website http://www.fl.nesinc.com/tests.asp 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 http://www.fl.nesinc.com/tests.asp. Locate a test center. Study materials are available for purchase with The Learning Liaisons and 240 Tutoring.