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Kearney NE

Kearney (NE)

On-site

USD 50,000 - 93,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

16 PTO days

185-day contract

Mentoring program

Starting salary at Step 3

Job summary

Kearney Public Schools invites passionate educators to join a forward-thinking team dedicated to inspiring students and promoting educational excellence. The district emphasizes collaboration, flexible teaching approaches, and ongoing professional development.

New teachers start at Step 3 with a base salary that grows, enjoy 16 PTO days annually, and work within an 185-day contract that includes mentoring to support early career success.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or endorsement in the related 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.

Education

Bachelor's degree or endorsement in the related field

Nebraska Teaching Certificate or eligible

Job description

Certified - ALL Teaching Positions Apply Here

Starting Date: Aug 2, 2027

Job ID: 5974931

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

Posted: Yesterday

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Job Description

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 related 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 ofHuman Resources

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