What are the responsibilities and job description for the Elementary Teacher at a Private School position at Legacy School?

Elementary Teacher

at a Private School

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

Come work at a teacher-lead, student-centric nonsectarian school located on 11 acres of land. Teachers have the flexibility and curriculum to meet each student at their level based on their needs and progression - not on state mandates and testing criteria. Get support from a full-time TA assigned to each classroom, creating a small 9 : 1 student-teacher ratio. Come feel the Legacy Love!

Reports to : Legacy School Administration

Position Description : The Teacher is responsible for providing an educational atmosphere where students have the opportunity to fulfill their potential in their cognitive, emotional, physical, and language growth. This person is responsible for organizing and implementing the instructional program that will result in students achieving academic success in accordance with Legacy School standards.

Primary Responsibilities :

Implements instructional activities that contribute to a climate where students are

actively engaged in meaningful learning experiences.

Identifies, selects, and modifies instructional resources to meet the needs of the

students with varying backgrounds, learning styles, and special needs.

Completes ongoing assessments of students in their cognitive, emotional, physical,

and language growth through standard checklists, observation, and other means of

informal assessment.

Maintains effective and efficient record keeping procedures.

Provides a positive environment in which students are encouraged to be actively

engaged in the learning process.

Communicates effectively, both orally and in writing, with students, parents, and

other professionals on a regular basis.

Collaborates with peers to enhance the instructional environment.

Reports concerns / issues to administration in a timely manner

Manages student behaviors

Models professional and ethical standards when dealing with students, parents,

peers, and community.

Ensures that student growth and achievement is continuous and appropriate for age

group, and subject area

Establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships with students, parents,

and other staff.

Assumes responsibility for meeting his / her inservice hours.

Participates in staff training, inservices, and meetings, as well as school family

events throughout the school year.

Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by Legacy School

Administration. All work responsibilities are subject to having performance goals

established as part of the annual staff evaluation process.

Education, Certifications, and Work Related Experience :

College Degree in Education

Teaching experience valued

Must have a current Nebraska Teaching Certificate

Technical Competencies and Skills :

Possesses strong oral and written communication skills

Works independently with little direct supervision

Works as part of a team

Accepts responsibility and is self-motivated

Demonstrates strong work ethic

Has a basic knowledge of computer skills

Displays effective multi-tasking and time management skills

Working Conditions :

Physical Ability : Tasks may involve extended periods of time standing and / or

walking, sitting on the floor, and light lifting.

Sensory Requirements : Some tasks require visual perception and discrimination.

Some tasks require oral communications ability.

Benefits :

These benefits for contracted teachers begin on the first day of employment :

1. Five Paid Holidays : (Labor Day, Thanksgiving-2 days, Christmas Eve & Day)

2. Five sick days (sick days do not carry over to the next school year)

3. Paid snow days

4. Retirement Planning (401K)

5. Health Insurance :

Single policy only, employee is responsible for paying monthly premiums

LS reimburses 50% of personal premiums to the employee

Plus enjoy these perks :

Ability to adjust classrooms curriculum based on the needs and progression of your

students, allowing them to learn at their pace and in their style

Small class sizes, with a full-time teaching assistant assigned to each classroom

creating a 9 : 1 student-teacher ratio

Access to our 11-acre campus, allowing the freedom to move learning outside and

have a nature-based recess

Discounted tuition when enrolling your own children at Legacy

Ongoing support within an internal team environment

Strong parent-teacher relationships built upon mutual respect

Direct paycheck deposit

Casual, yet professional, dress codes with Spirit Days every Friday

Access to meals in our Farm-to-Table cafeteria

Salary : Based on Experience and Education

Must have a current Nebraska Teaching Certificate

Start Date : August 2025

Please send an introductory letter and your resume

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