2026 - 27 Elementary Associate Teacher (Kindergarten-1st Grade) in Jacksonville, Florida at Legacy Solutions Inc

Legacy Solutions, Inc. – Associate Teacher Opportunity for Charter School Partner

Legacy Solutions Inc. is currently hiring on behalf of a charter school partner for passionate and emerging educators interested in serving as Associate Teachers. This opportunity is ideal for individuals entering the teaching profession who are committed to student achievement, collaborative instruction, and professional growth within a supportive school environment.

We Offer:

At our charter school partner, we honor and invest in the expertise of our teachers. As a member of the instructional team, you will receive:

Competitive Compensation: A salary structure that reflects your experience, credentials, and impact. Starting salary for teachers begins at $48,700, with incremental increases based on verified years of experience.

Comprehensive Benefits: Access to a full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, and 401(k) plan contributions to support you and your family.

Professional Growth & Coaching: Ongoing coaching, observation cycles, and high-quality professional development aligned with the instructional model to support continuous growth in teaching and student achievement.

Curriculum Support & Resources: A rigorous, standards-aligned curriculum in ELA, Math, and Science, including prepared unit plans and assessments to ensure teachers can focus on impactful instruction and student learning.

Work-Life Support: Daily prep periods and systems that maximize teacher time, allowing for strong planning, collaboration, and classroom success.

The Role:

The Associate Teacher (AT) role is designed for new teachers who have recently entered the teaching profession. ATs work as co-teachers and are certified educators in classrooms. They are responsible for creating a positive classroom environment, implementing curriculum, assessing students, collaborating with their team, building relationships with families, and completing other duties as assigned. The specific duties of ATs are ultimately determined by their school leader.

This unique model is structured to provide ATs with opportunities to co-teach using a gradual release model. ATs are placed strategically in one grade level and have meaningful opportunities to practice instructional techniques, engage in whole and small group instruction, and manage a classroom. As the year progresses, ATs take on additional responsibilities.

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year educational institution

Licenses or Certifications:
Relevant Florida Teaching Certification or Eligibility for Certification
Florida certification in Pre-K/Primary – Grade 3 OR Elementary Education K-6 is required
Expectations:

We have high expectations for our teachers, which include the following:

With support, teach engaging and culturally relevant lessons daily, meeting academic standards to ensure student success
Take personal responsibility for the progress of all students and have a growth mindset by seeking help, reflecting on one's own teaching, and helping others improve
With support, plan instruction weekly and daily, aligning it with unit objectives and student needs based on assessment data
Collaborate with grade-level and content teams
Communicate weekly progress with students and families
With support, implement a clear and consistent behavior management system while developing students' character and sense of community in the classroom
Help create a positive learning environment for each student and contribute to the school-wide culture
Build trust, understanding, and respect with students and families from diverse communities
Statement of Non-Discrimination:

The charter school partner is committed to a policy of equal treatment for all individuals applying for employment. The school does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin.