Teacher, Elementary; Grades K-2

Job Description

Sigsbee Charter School, located in Key West, is looking for the best candidate to fill a Lead Teacher position (K-2) and become a part of our amazing team for the  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.

Public charter schools in Monroe County School District do not participate in Florida Retirement. They pay their own employees and have their own benefits.

• Location:
  
  Sigsbee Elementary/Middle Charter School
• Address: 939 Felton Rd Key West, FL 33040
• Position:
  Teacher, Elementary
• Grade Level: Kindergarten, First and Second Grade
• School Year:
• Start Date:
  
  July 30, 2026
• Salary:
  Base Salary ranges from $62,700 to $104,700, commensurate with experience.
• Detailed compensation information for newly hired teachers is available in our Initial Instructional Salary Level Placement Guide .
• Sigsbee's Living 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).

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 this 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 (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./main

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Out-of-State Certification:
If you hold an unexpired, out-of-state, professional educator certificate in this subject area, please apply for Florida reciprocity.

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.

For other degree majors, passing the FTCE Subject Area Exam in Elementary Education K6 is required. Visit the testing website  for further details. Locate a test center. Study materials are available for purchase through The Learning Liaisons and 240 Tutoring. Use this link to purchase The Learning Liaisons at a discounted rate of $25 per month:

Out-of-State Certification:
If you hold an unexpired, out-of-state, professional educator certificate in this subject area, please apply for Florida reciprocity.

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.

For other degree majors, passing the FTCE Subject Area Exam in Prekindergarten/Primary PK3 is required. The testing website is located at  Locate a test center. Study materials are available for purchase with The Learning Liaisons and 240 Tutoring. Use this link to purchase The Learning Liaisons at a discounted rate of $25 per month: