Certified: English Language Arts Teacher, 6th Grade

Fremont Public Schools•Fremont, NE

12h•Onsite

About The Position

Fremont Public Schools is seeking a 6th Grade English Language Arts Teacher for the Johnson Crossing Academic Center (Grades 5-6). This is a full-time contract position beginning July 29, 2026. The district is a progressive Class A district offering a competitive salary and benefit package, and opportunities for professional growth, including a New Teacher Mentorship Program and a one-time salary advance for new teachers. The position reports to the Building Administrator.

Requirements

Nebraska Teaching Certificate with appropriate endorsement and level for area and grade being taught.
Bachelor's Degree
Experience working with students, either during college training or from previous teaching.
Good human relations skills
Ability to work with students, staff, administration, and parents
Knowledge of subject area to be taught
Ability to plan lessons, teach to an objective, have the lesson at the correct level of difficulty, check for understanding during the lesson, and monitor and adjust the lesson as necessary
Knowledge of child development
Excellent skills in oral and written communication
Ability to operate a computer and an alphanumeric keyboard

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

Base Salary is per 2026-27 Salary Schedule plus an Annual Flat Salary Stipend.
New Teacher Mentorship Program
One-time salary advance opportunity for new teachers
4 Personal Days
9 Sick Days
5 Bereavement Days
Civic Leave
Professional Leave as determined by administrators
Sick Leave Bank eligibility
Up to 4 sick days per year to attend child's FPS-sponsored activities (for parents/guardians)
Long term disability insurance
Quarterly perfect attendance bonus opportunities
Health insurance (FPS contributes to premium)
Additional voluntary life insurance
Tax-sheltered annuities (403b)
Flexible spending accounts
Supplemental policies via AFLAC and Colonial Life (short term disability, accident insurance, group cancer insurance, hospitalization/critical illness insurance)