Careers in Elementary Education

An elementary school teacher reads a book with a group of students in class.

As a certified teacher in the state of Florida, you’ll work with diverse students who will benefit from your expertise and passion for teaching. A strong teaching degree equips you with versatile skills that extend beyond the classroom and across education settings, creating opportunities for innovative, highly trained educators who are committed to student success.

Bright Outlook

Central Florida is one the nation’s top markets for teachers.

$3,000+

OCPS teachers earn nearly $3,500 more per year with a master’s degree
No. 9

The Orange County Public School district is the ninth largest in the nation
103K

New teaching jobs projected to be added in the U.S. between 2024 and 2034

“Since graduating from Rollins, I helped the Read2Succeed Foundation for Orange County Public Schools improve the reading level of first- and second-graders. I also created my own project through Instagram to create content and help Spanish-speaking families navigate the distance-learning process. That initiative opened opportunities to share my experience in local media outlets and gain my current teaching position.”

Interested in the Master of Arts in Teaching Program at Rollins?

Where Our Grads Go

Get a glimpse of your influential future by exploring the difference Rollins MAT graduates are making in classrooms in Central Florida and around the world.

Holly Denton ’20 ’22MAT

Third-Grade ELA Teacher, Orlando Gifted Academy
Jill Danzl ’20MAT

5th-Grade Teacher, Mollie Ray Elementary School
Keara Jones ’18MAT

3rd-Grade Teacher
Keenes Crossings Elementary School
Anna Tricoli ’21MAT

Secondary Social Science Teacher, Fort Worth Country Day
Eileen A. Mendez ’19MAT

Resource Teacher-Advocate, Migrant Education, Orange County Public Schools
Justin Yount ’14MAT

Assistant Principal, Apopka Memorial Middle School