Private School Elementary Teacher 2025-26

Legacy School; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Five paid holidays

Five sick days

Paid snow days

Health insurance (50% premium reimbursement)

Job summary

Legacy School is seeking passionate Elementary Teachers for the 2025-26 school year. This role emphasizes a student-centric approach, allowing teachers to tailor curricula to individual student needs. With a supportive environment and a focus on professional development, teachers will engage students in meaningful learning experiences while collaborating closely with colleagues and families.

Qualifications

• Teaching experience valued.

Responsibilities

• Implement instructional activities that promote active engagement.
• Conduct ongoing assessments of student growth.
• Communicate regularly with students, parents, and colleagues.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Multitasking

Education

College Degree in Education

Current Nebraska Teaching Certificate

Job description

Private School Elementary Teacher 2025-26

Come work at ateacher-lead, a student-centric school located on 11 acres of land. Teachers have the flexibility to base curriculum on each student's needs and progression, rather than solely on state mandates and testing criteria. Each classroom is supported by a full-time teaching assistant, maintaining a small 9:1 student-teacher ratio. Come feel the Legacy Love!

School Year: 2025-26

Grades: Seeking a 3rd grade and 4th grade teacher

Reports to: Legacy School Administration

Position Description: The Teacher is responsible for creating an educational environment where students can reach their full potential across cognitive, emotional, physical, and language development. This includes organizing and implementing instructional programs aligned with Legacy School standards to ensure academic success.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Implement instructional activities that promote active engagement and meaningful learning experiences.
• Select and modify instructional resources to meet diverse student needs, backgrounds, learning styles, and special needs.
• Conduct ongoing assessments of student growth through various informal and formal methods.
• Maintain effective record-keeping procedures.
• Create a positive environment encouraging student participation.
• Communicate regularly and effectively with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Collaborate with peers to improve instructional quality.
• Report concerns to administration promptly.
• Manage student behaviors effectively.
• Model professional and ethical standards in interactions.
• Ensure continuous and developmentally appropriate student growth and achievement.
• Build cooperative relationships with students, parents, and staff.
• Meet inservice hours requirements.
• Participate in staff training, meetings, and school events.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Education, Certifications, and Experience:

• College Degree in Education
• Teaching experience valued
• Current Nebraska Teaching Certificate

Technical Skills:

• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Self-motivated and responsible
• Basic computer skills
• Effective multitasking and time management skills

Working Conditions:

• Physical ability to stand, walk, sit on the floor, and lift light objects
• Visual perception and discrimination
• Oral communication skills

Benefits begin on the first day:

• Five paid holidays
• Five sick days (non-cumulative)
• Paid snow days
• Health insurance (single policy), with school reimbursing 50% of premiums

Additional Details:

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Education and Training
• Industry: Education