How much is the average yearly salary in Florida to be a teacher?

Answer 1

Private school teachers make less than public school school teachers and they may or may not have health insurance. On the other hand, private schools are not required to hire certified teachers so thewre is no requirement for constant training.

The Department of Labor says that public school teachers are paid 61% more per hour than private school teachers, on average nationwide, and this is apparently true in Florida to some degree.

One Orlando-based blog says "Many of the private school's teachers make about $10,000 a year less and they are not provided with health insurance that will stand up to public education's plan. Also teachers in private schools are not required by the state to hold a teaching certificate, so that is why many of them are teaching there."

On the basis of your public salary, if you can get an equivalent position in a private school you would probably be earning $35,000 to $40,000, but may have to pay out more for health insurance.

However, switching to teaching in a private school is rarely about the money. It is usually about working conditions. As another Orlando teacher says: "I am a teacher in a private school where the administration backs up its teachers and has strict discipline. My daughter is in college to become a teacher and I have warned her to look to private schools first. The pay may be less but the students and parents actually care about learning and we all work as a team."

And the husband of an Orlando teacher says: "I'm married to a Teacher in Central Florida and the issue is not necessarily the pay. The problem is that the demands of the job, especially with the pressure of doing well in the FCAT, creates additional overhead for them which causes them to spend additional time, which they are not compensated for. Above any other profession Teachers spend more of their free time, their own money and resources to give their students a good education. I am not including the professional certification, advanced education and other specialty training they undergo to continually improve their skills. The pressure on them is great and parents often critcize them unfairly for their children's poor production or poor behavior. They are asked to perform so many roles that no other profession is required to do. If they piled on so many other extra responsibilities without compensation in other professions they would also see a decline in their ranks."

Some differences between public and private schools:

"...Public schools must follow all federal, state and local laws in educating children. Such laws usually include specifics about funding, program development and curriculum.

Private schools are not subject to as many state and federal regulations as public schools. Since private schools are funded independently, they are not subject to the limitations of state education budgets and have more freedom in designing curriculum and instruction.

Curriculum

Public schools offer a general program, designed for all children, which usually includes math, English, reading, writing, science, history and physical education. In addition to these key subjects, many public schools offer programs in music and art. In a public school, the substance of what children learn is mandated by the state and learning is measured through state standardized tests.

NOTE: The charter school movement is picking up momentum in many states; these schools are public, but many offer specialized programs and smaller classes.

Private schools have the flexibility to create a specialized program for students. For example, private schools may use art or science in all classes, or take children on extended outdoor trips that blend lessons across the curriculum. Private schools can create their own curriculum and assessment systems, although many also choose to use standardized tests.

Teachers

Public schools: All teachers in a public school are usually state certified or, at a minimum, working toward certification. Certification ensures that a teacher has gone through the training required by the state, which includes student teaching and coursework.

Private schools: Teachers in private schools may not be required to have certification, and instead often have subject area expertise and an undergraduate or graduate degree in the subject they teach.

Students

Public schools: The children at most public schools usually reflect the community. Students may be split up based on ability or interests, but in many public schools, there is a diversity of student backgrounds.

NOTE: In many states, if you are not satisfied with your assigned school, you may be able to send your child to another public school in the area. Start here to learn more information about these options.

Private schools: The student population at a private school is determined through a selection process; all students must apply and be accepted in order to attend. Although students may be from different neighborhoods, they will probably have similar goals and interests. This tends to create a fairly homogenous student body.

Special Needs

Public schools: Due to special education laws, public schools must educate all children, and provide the necessary programs to meet their special needs. This means that most public schools have special education programs and teachers who are trained to work with students who have particular needs.

Private schools: Private schools do not have to accept children with special needs, and many choose not to (although there are a small number of private schools specifically designed for special needs children). As a result, most private schools do not have special education programs or teachers trained to work with students with severe special needs. Private schools will try to help all the students they admit, but extra resources may also come at an additional cost.

Class Size

Public schools: Many states recognize the value of small classes and have provided funding to keep class sizes small in grades K-3. As students become older, class size tends to get bigger in public schools, especially in large school districts and urban schools.

Private schools: Private schools are generally committed to providing small classes and individual attention to students. Many parents choose private schools for this reason."

Answer 2

I MAKE 42,000 AS A MASTERS DEGREED TEACHER IN FLORIDA

Answer 3

The salary of a school teacher is based on where one is practicing in the United states - across the board, a teacher may earn anywhere from $35,000 to $55,000 annually.

Answer 4

High school teachers in Florida generally make around 45,000 dollars a year. The longer they teach at a school, the more they can make.

Answer 5

Depends on where in Florida, the south is about 40k a year, while here in the panhandle it is 25k a year, also on what qualifications you have, the more skills=more pay.

Answer 6

50.00US Dollars a Week