INSTRUCTOR/PKY - Elementary Instructor

About the role

P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School (DRS) is seeking to hire an Elementary Instructor for the 2026-2027 school year. The role involves direct teaching of assigned students, administering and analyzing formative assessments, designing appropriate curriculum, and maintaining regular parent communication.

Responsibilities

• Direct teaching of assigned students.
• Administer and analyze formative assessments to monitor student progress and plan instructional shifts.
• Design appropriate curriculum, instructional, and assessment accommodations to support academic success for all students.
• Incorporate effective and innovative uses of technology to support teaching, learning, and collaboration.
• Maintain regular parent communication (electronically, face-to-face, and conferences).
• Participate in practitioner inquiry (research) to support professional learning and inform continuous program improvement.

Requirements

• A Master’s degree; candidates with Bachelor’s degree will be considered, but will be required to obtain a Master’s degree within three years of hire.
• Florida teaching certification; Subject area certification.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Level 2 DCF Background check.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of K-12 teaching experience.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in education or related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in education or related field, with the requirement to obtain a Master’s degree within three years of hire.
• Florida teaching certification in the subject area.

Skills

• Effective and innovative use of technology.
• Collaboration with teaching colleagues.
• Research and professional learning.

Benefits

For more details about UF benefits, please visit www.hr.ufl.edu/benefits.

Pay

Commensurate with education & experience.

Schedule

N/A