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51059 Teacher, Fifth Grade
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An Elementary School Teacher teaches elementary school students, usually children ages 5 - 11 who are in kindergarten through fifth or sixth grade, in a public or private school. Teaches all subjects, including reading, writing, math, social studies and science, to one class throughout the school year. Plans curriculum and assesses student progress, manages student behavior and communicates with school parents. May specialize in teaching music, art or physical education, or teach students that are learning English, or work with students with learning disabilities or emotional and behavioral disorders.
$59,489 / year median in Florida
+13% projected growth
Job Description
True Openings as of 7/18/2026 51059
Teacher, Fifth Grade JobID:
6120Position Type:
Instructional Elementary/ Teacher, Fifth Date Posted:
7/17/2026Location:
Key Largo Elementary/Middle School Date Available:
08/03/2026Closing Date:
Open Until Filled Location:
Key Largo Elementary/Middle School Address:
104801 Overseas Hwy, Key Largo, FL 33037Start/Dismissal Times:
8:20 AM- 3:30
PM Position:
Teacher, Fifth Grade School Year:
2026-2027Start Date:
8/3/2026Salary:
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 Elementary Education (Grades K-6) 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 . Attachment(s): 51059 Teacher Fifth.pdf Email To A Friend Print Version Postings current as of 7/18/2026 12:18:20 AM CST. Powered by Aspex Solutions- AppliTrack, Applicant Tracking for Educators. Online Job Employment Applications, Web Based Employment Applications for School Districts and Educational Institutions
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