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Qualifications
Must possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. Must be certified in Elementary Education (K-6) or Primary Education (PreK-3) through the Florida Department of Education (temporary or professional certification).
Polk County Public Schools is looking for an adaptable, independent, and detail-oriented Elementary Teacher to join our team. The ideal candidate would be able to provide instruction to elementary school-aged students and also be able to collaborate with staff and families regarding student performance.
Applicants with a bachelor's degree in any area are welcome to apply. We have options available to help you get in the classroom while you work through certification requirements.
You'll be a great fit for this position if you:
are a team player - You understand the power of collaboration and can use that understanding to build relationships with parents, school district staff, and students.
are a strong communicator - You are able to develop concepts and ideas and relate both in oral and written form.
know your stuff - You have a strong understanding of child development.
a people person - You have strong interpersonal skills and have the ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with students, teams, and groups.
are comfortable with change - The education world is always changing. You are able to be flexible with your plans, strategies, and time to meet the needs of the position.
Ideal applicants meet the following education and experience requirements:
Bachelor's degree in any field is required, preferably in the field of English or English education. Certification in Prek-3 and K-6, and Gifted K-12 by the Florida Department of Education _(Applicants who are not yet certified are encouraged to apply. We may be able to hire applicants initially as a provisional substitute and place you in the classroom while you work on getting certified.)
Visit our website for a complete job description and to apply online at https://jobs.polk-fl.net_
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $47,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Grade levels:
- 2nd grade
- 3rd grade
- 4th grade
- 5th grade
Schedule:
School subjects:
- English
- Math
- Reading
- Science
- Social Studies
School type:
Work Location: In person