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Certified: Upper Elementary/Middle Level Teachers (Grades 5/6)

Young World Physical Education, Fremont, NE, United States


Certified: Upper Elementary/Middle Level Teachers (Grades 5/6)
Johnson Crossing Academic Center (JCAC), Fremont, Nebraska

Job Details
Job ID:

5669376

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Nov 07, 2025 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

Jul 29, 2026

Job Description
Job Title:

5th or 6th Grade Teacher (Core Assignment TBD)

Location:

Johnson Crossing Academic Center (JCAC) (Grades 5-6)

Employment:

Full-Time Contract Begins 7/29/2026

JCAC is our upper elementary school. It offers a supportive bridge between elementary and middle school. Teachers collaborate closely in teams but specialize in one core subject (e.g. Math, Science, ELA, and Social Studies). This structure allows teachers to focus on one subject curriculum while students rotate between classrooms throughout the day. Students build independence and organizational skills while remaining part of a consistent, close‑knit team that provides stability, connection, and personalized support. Please note: core assignments can be changed year to year depending on need and teacher endorsements.

Qualifications

Nebraska Teaching Certificate with appropriate endorsement required (e.g. Elementary, Middle Level, Secondary 6-12, or K-12 endorsements).

Compensation (26-27 Negotiated Agreement)
$43,896.00 (BA, Step 1 Salary based on 26-27 Salary Schedule)

$9,000.00 (certified annual flat salary stipend)

$52,896.00 Total Gross Annual Salary

Benefits

One-time salary advance opportunity to increase August paycheck

4 Personal Days

9 Sick Days

5 Bereavement Days

Civic Leave and Professional Leave

FEA-managed, certified staff Sick Leave Bank

Offers up to 30 additional sick days to participants who meet requirements

4 FPS Activity Days from Sick Balance: Teachers who are parents or guardians of an FPS student can also use up to 4 sick days, per year, to attend FPS-sponsored activities for their child.

NPERS Membership (State Retirement)

District-paid long term disability

District-paid $10,000 individual life insurance policy

Quarterly and Year-End perfect attendance bonus opportunities.

New Teacher Mentorship Program

Group Health Insurance (FPS contributes to member premiums)

Group Dental and Vision insurance available

Voluntary Life Insurance available

403b

Flexible Spending Accounts

Voluntary Life Insurance

Supplemental Policies via AFLAC and/or Colonial Life

Short Term Disability

Accident Insurance

Cancer Insurance

Critical Illness

Hospitalization

Application Procedure
Interested and qualified applicants can apply online at http://fremonttigers.org. Click on Employment and follow application instructions.

All positions are subject to veterans preference.

Citizenship, residency, or work authorization required

Job Description (Legal Statement)
It is the policy of Fremont Public Schools to not discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race, color, religion, veteran status, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, or other protected status in its educational programs, admission policies, employment policies or other administered programs. Persons requiring accommodations to apply and/or be considered for positions are asked to make their request to the Superintendent.

Job Requirements

Bachelor's Degree

Essential Functions
The essential functions of each employee’s position includes (1) regular, dependable in‑person attendance on the job; (2) the ability to perform the identified tasks and to possess and utilize the identified knowledge, skills, and abilities and to perform the identified work activities; and (3) the ability to perform the physical requirements on their specific job description.

Basic Responsibilities
The teacher will need to know the curriculum which is to be taught, plan lessons which will result in the curriculum being taught, and include appropriate testing instruments which will test the intended and taught curriculum. The teacher will also be a part of a grade level team of teachers, or department, and will be part of a building instructional team.

Frequent Responsibilities

Plan and deliver lessons which match the intended curriculum, and meet the needs of individual students as well.

Plan and deliver lessons which have objectives that are at the correct level of difficulty for the learners, and have specific objectives.

Instruct assigned students at the location and times designated.

Develop and maintain a classroom environment which is conducive to effective learning.

Monitor student progress and make appropriate adjustments in the teaching strategies.

Serve as a model for students.

Evaluate student performance, both with written tests and performance based assessments.

Collaborate with other teachers at grade level (or in the same subject) in planning instructional goals, objectives, and methods that represent the desired outcomes for the curriculum and the essential learning skills for students.

Assist in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.

Assist the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student conduct/activities, develop for the classroom reasonable rules for classroom behavior and procedure, and maintain order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.

Supervise and participate in fire drills and other emergency preparedness programs.

Follow the policies, regulations, procedures, and expectations established by the Board and administration.

Maintain accurate and complete records of attendance, absences, tardies, and other information as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.

Attend staff meetings, conduct parent/teacher conferences, and participate on committees as required.

Participate in professional growth through an ongoing program of workshops, seminars, conferences, inservices, and/or advance course work at institutions of higher learning.

Complete special projects and perform other responsibilities and miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements
NEVER (0%)

OCCASIONAL (1-32%)

FREQUENT (33-66%)

CONSTANT (67%+)

A. Standing

X

B. Walking

X

C. Sitting

X

D. Bending/Stooping

X

E. Reaching/Pulling/Pushing

X

F. Climbing

X

G. Driving

X

H. Lifting: 50 pound maximum

I. Carrying: 1-150 ft.

J. Manual Dexterity Tasks

Fingering 33-66%

Grasping 33-66%

Specify (manual dexterity tasks): Ability to operate computer, A/V equipment, copy machines, telephone, plus other equipment as required

OTHER REQUIREMENTS (Intellectual, Sensory): Skillful in planning, assessment, and adjusting lessons. Possess excellent oral and written communication skills. Demonstrate effective conflict management, problem solving, evaluation, organizational, and decision‑making skills.

Working Conditions

Inside – Outside – Both: Both

Climatic Environment: Primary work environment is a heated classroom and building. Air conditioning depends upon building assignment.

Hazards: Exposure to communicable diseases, classroom, building, furniture, and equipment.

Position Type
Full-Time

Job Categories
Classroom Teacher > Elementary

Contact Information

FPS Human Resources

Email: hr@fpsmail.org

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