51054, Emergency Teacher, Kindergarten

About the role

Plantation Key Elementary/Middle School is seeking an Emergency Kindergarten Teacher to cover a full-time leave of absence. This is a temporary position with an anticipated start date of 08/11/2026 and no fixed end date (whenever the teacher of record returns). The role operates on the school schedule: 7:45 AM – 2:45 PM daily at 100 Lake Road, Tavernier, FL 33070.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the classroom teacher for Kindergarten students during the assigned leave period.
• Implement lesson plans and maintain instructional continuity in the teacher of record’s absence.
• Manage classroom routines, student behavior, and daily attendance.
• Communicate with parents/guardians and school staff as needed.

Requirements

• Eligibility for Florida educator certification.
• Hold or qualify for one of the following Florida certifications:
  • Elementary Education (Grades K–6)
  • Prekindergarten/Primary Education (age 3 through grade 3)

Qualifications

• Out-of-State Certification: If you hold an unexpired, out-of-state professional certificate in the relevant subject area, apply for Florida reciprocity.
• Elementary Education (Grades K–6): A bachelor’s or higher degree in Elementary Education (or accepted equivalents such as K–6, N/K–6, K–3, K–4, K–8, K–9, or Upper Elementary 4–6) qualifies you for a Florida temporary certificate. If your degree major is different, you must pass the FTCE Subject Area Exam in Elementary Education K–6.
• Prekindergarten/Primary Education (age 3–grade 3): A bachelor’s or higher degree in Early Childhood Education (or accepted equivalents such as NK–3, NK–4, Birth–Age 8, P–5, N–6, NK–6, or Prekindergarten/Primary Education) qualifies you for a Florida temporary certificate. If your degree major is different, you must pass the FTCE Subject Area Exam in Prekindergarten/Primary PK–3.

Certification Process

Visit the Florida Department of Education’s certification portal at https://flcertify.fldoe.org/datamart/mainMenu.do to set up an account and begin your application. Review instructional videos covering Florida’s Online Educator Certification System and the Florida Teacher Certification Application.

Testing

Schedule and pass the required FTCE Subject Area Exam at an authorized test center. Study materials are available through The Learning Liaisons and 240 Tutoring. Find test centers and register at http://www.fl.nesinc.com/tests.asp.

Background Screening

Employment is contingent on passing a background screening conducted through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. Review details at https://info.flclearinghouse.com.

Emergency Teachers do not receive Florida Retirement System benefits. Review insurance premium rates in the 2026 Employee Benefits Guide (page 13) for additional context.