Certified - All Elementary Classroom Positions

Kearney NE; Kearney (NE); Presencial; USD 50.000 - 93.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Mentoring

PTO days

185-day contract

Professional development

Descripción de la vacante

Kearney Public Schools in Kearney, Nebraska invites passionate educators to join a progressive team dedicated to inspiring and empowering young minds. This full-time position emphasizes collaboration, innovative teaching methods, and commitment to educational excellence.

Starting staff begin at Step 3 with 16 PTO days, 185-day contract, and mentoring support to grow professionally throughout the year.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree or endorsement in K-6 Education field (preferred)
• Hold a current Nebraska Teaching Certificate or be eligible for one
• Passion for going the extra mile to support students with strong work ethic, flexibility, and willingness to collaborate and learn from others
• Citizen or resident of the United States (KPS does not sponsor work visas)

Responsabilidades

• Inspire and educate young learners in K-6 with engaging instructional practices
• Collaborate with colleagues to implement a progressive, student-centered curriculum
• Contribute to a supportive, mentoring-focused teaching environment

Educación

Bachelor's degree or endorsement in K-6 Education

Nebraska Teaching Certificate or eligible

Descripción del empleo

Certified - All Elementary Classroom Positions

Kearney NE District - Kearney, Nebraska Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5975110

Application Deadline: Jul 30, 2027 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Oct 28, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 2, 2027

Job Description

COME JOIN KEARNEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS!

Are you passionate about inspiring young minds and empowering the next generation of learners ? At Kearney Public Schools, we invite you to join a progressive, forward-thinking team of educators dedicated to making a meaningful, lasting difference in our students' lives every single day . We foster a collaborative and supportive environment where your unique strengths, innovative teaching methods, and dedication to educational excellence are valued and celebrated .

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or endorsement in the K-6 Education field preferred but not required
• Hold a current Nebraska Teaching Certificate or be eligible for one
• Passion for going the extra mile to support students with strong work ethic, flexibility, and willingness to collaborate and learn from others.
• Be a citizen or resident of the United States. (KPS does not sponsor work visas for candidates outside the United States)

Compensation, Benefits and Work Environment

• Competitive Pay: Generous base salary with exceptional bottom-end growth
• Starting Teachers: New teachers all start at Step 3, providing an increased base salary early in your career
• Flexible Leave: 16 PTO days are allotted to all teachers annually. Unused days are paid out.
• 185 Day Contract: With professional development days built in at the start of the year and throughout the year
• Dedicated Mentoring: Team of teachers to work individually and in groups with all teachers as they begin their career.

This position is subject to a veterans' preference.

NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION

The Kearney Public School District hereby gives this statement of compliance and intends to comply with all state and federal laws prohibiting discrimination. This school district intends to take any necessary measures to assure compliance with such laws against any prohibited form of discrimination.

The Kearney Public School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race (including skin color, hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, veteran status, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, sexual orientation or gender identity, or other protected status in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Title IX, Title II, Title VI & Section 504 –

Melissa Herrmann, Director of Human Resources

Kearney Public Schools

320 West 24 th Street

Kearney, NE 68845

308-698-8011

[e-mail]

Position Type:

Full-Time

Salary:

$49,869 to $92,580 Per Year

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Melissa Herrmann , Director of Human Resources
• Central Office (WLRC)
• Email: [e-mail]