INSTRUCTOR/PKY - Elementary Instructor

Job Description

You belong at a K-12 teaching and learning environment that's leading the way!

P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School (DRS) is seeking to hire an Elementary Instructor for the 2026-2027 school year. Instructor responsibilities include the following:

• Direct teaching of assigned students.
• Administer and analyze formative assessments to monitor student progress and plan instructional shifts to increase achievement and success for all students.
• Design appropriate curriculum, instructional, and assessment accommodations to support academic success for all students including both striving and advanced learners.
• 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.
• Commit to continuous professional learning and ongoing reflection on effectiveness of teaching practice and implemented curricula for all students.

Minimum Requirements

1. 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.
2. Florida teaching certification; Subject area certification
3. Excellent oral and written communication skills
4. Level 2 DCF Background check

Preferred Qualifications

3+ years of K-12 teaching experience

Special Instructions to Applicants

Interested applicants must apply online at https://jobs.ufl.edu and include:

1. A cover letter or letter of application
2. A complete resume or curriculum vitae
3. Three letters of recommendation providing evidence of effective teaching experience and ongoing collaboration with teaching colleagues