High School Teacher Jobs in Florida
High School Teacher jobs in Florida are in strong demand, concentrated in public school districts, charter networks, and private and magnet schools serving a growing K-12 population from entry-level instructors through department heads and lead educators. The largest hiring activity is in Miami-Dade, Orlando, and Tampa, where districts such as Miami-Dade County Public Schools, Broward County Public Schools, and Hillsborough County Public Schools continuously fill openings across grade levels. The most sought-after specialties are STEM subjects, exceptional student education, and bilingual or ESOL instruction, reflecting Florida's diverse student population. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Silver Lake Academy for Health Sciences is seeking a part-time High School History Teacher to teach World History to 9th-grade students. This is a small-classroom teaching position beginning with the 2027–2028 school year, with the opportunity to expand to teaching U.S. History as the Academy grows.
The instructor will teach approximately 5 hours per week, with an additional 1 paid hour per week for lesson planning, preparation, and grading.
Responsibilities
- Teach World History in an engaging, age-appropriate manner.
- Prepare lessons and classroom activities.
- Evaluate student work and monitor academic progress.
- Maintain a positive and respectful classroom environment.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in History, Education, Social Sciences, or a related field.
- Strong knowledge of World History.
- Ability to communicate effectively with high school students.
- Previous teaching or instructional experience preferred.
Pay: $20–$22 per hour
Schedule: Approximately 6 paid hours per week
Location: Palatka, Florida
Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 6.0 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Application Question(s):
- Are you willing to complete and successfully pass all required fingerprinting and background screening as a condition of employment?
Work Location: In person
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What Florida Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in high school teacher jobs across Florida.
- Active Florida Educator Certificate issued by the Florida Department of Education
- Bachelor's degree in education or a subject-area field from an accredited institution
- Passing scores on the Florida Teacher Certification Examinations required for the subject and level
- Completion of a state-approved educator preparation program or alternative certification pathway
- Subject-area endorsement or demonstrated content expertise matching the assigned course
- Experience with differentiated instruction and familiarity with Florida's statewide academic standards
High School Teacher Jobs in Florida: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a high school teacher in Florida?
To teach high school in Florida, you must hold an active Florida Educator Certificate issued by the Florida Department of Education, which requires a bachelor's degree, completion of an approved educator preparation program, and passing scores on the Florida Teacher Certification Examinations for your subject area and coverage level. Candidates who already hold a degree outside of education can enter through Florida's district-managed alternative certification programs, which allow you to teach while completing the remaining requirements.
How much do high school teachers make in Florida?
High school teachers in Florida earn a median of about $60,410 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $49,210 for the lowest 10% to over $77,100 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire high school teachers in Florida?
Employers hiring high school teachers in Florida right now include SLAM Tampa K-12 Charter School, My Academy, and Stride, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Florida's large public school districts, growing charter school networks such as KIPP and Academica, and private and faith-based institutions all post openings on a rolling basis, particularly ahead of each school year.
Which Florida cities have the most high school teacher jobs?
Jacksonville, Orlando, and Miami have the most high school teacher openings in Florida, driven by the sheer size of their county school districts and the rapid residential growth that continuously expands enrollment. Miami-Dade and Broward anchor South Florida hiring, while Orlando's fast-growing suburbs in Orange and Osceola counties and Tampa's Hillsborough and Pinellas districts sustain high year-round demand.
Are there remote high school teacher jobs in Florida?
Yes, but they're rare. High school teaching is primarily an in-person role requiring daily classroom presence, so most positions are on-site at a school campus. About 14% of high school teacher openings tied to Florida are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, with the small remote share concentrated in Florida Virtual School and other state-approved online course providers.
How can I get hired as a high school teacher in Florida with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is enrolling in a Florida district's alternative certification program, which lets you work as a teacher of record while completing your certification requirements on a structured timeline. Large districts including Miami-Dade County Public Schools and Hillsborough County Public Schools run these programs internally and actively recruit career changers with strong subject-area backgrounds. Candidates can also enter as paraprofessionals or substitute teachers to build classroom hours, and holding an approved endorsement in high-need areas such as ESOL or exceptional student education strengthens any application considerably.
Where can I find and apply to high school teacher jobs in Florida?
You can find and apply to high school teacher jobs in Florida on Migrate Mate, which lists current Florida openings updated regularly. Search the listings to find roles that match your subject area, district, and experience level, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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