Join us in the heart of the Florida Keys
Position: Teacher, Kindergarten
Location: Stanley Switlik Elementary School
Address: 3400 Overseas Highway, Marathon, FL 33050
School Year: 2024-2025
Start Date: February 1, 2025
Salary: Base Salary ranges from $62,100 to $102,300, commensurate with experience.
Detailed compensation information for newly hired teachers is available in our Initial Instructional Salary Level Placement Guide 2024-2025.
Benefits: Explore our comprehensive 2025 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 sick leave during the year.
Eligibility for Florida certification is required. FL certification in 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. Testing centers are conveniently located nationwide. 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. Testing centers are located nationwide. Study materials are available for purchase with The Learning Liaisons and https://www.240tutoring.com/.
