About this role
Location: Plantation Key Elementary/Middle School Address: 100 Lake Road, Tavernier, FL 33070 Start/Dismissal Times: 7:45 AM - 2:45 PM Position: Emergency Teacher Description: An emergency teacher is a temporary, full-time educator who steps in to cover for the teacher of record during their leave of absence. Grade Level: Kindergarten Anticipated Start Date: 08/11/2026 Anticipated End Date: whenever the teacher of record returns. Daily rate of pay: $319.89 Explore our comprehensive 2026 Employee Benefits Guide with insurance premium rates conveniently listed on page 13. Emergency Teachers do not receive Florida Retirement System benefits. 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 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 K6 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 PK3 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.