SARGENT PUBLIC SCHOOLS — Student Teaching

Sargent Public Schools | Sargent, Nebraska
2026–2027 School Year

COME LEARN. TEACH. GROW. — AT SARGENT.

Sargent Public Schools is accepting student teacher placements for the 2026–2027 school year in all subject areas and grade levels.

If you are preparing to become a teacher and want a student teaching experience where you will be known, supported, mentored, and given meaningful opportunities to teach, we invite you to consider Sargent Public Schools.

Our small-school environment provides something difficult to duplicate in a larger district: the opportunity to develop strong relationships with students, work closely with experienced educators and administrators, and experience nearly every aspect of being a professional educator.

ALL SUBJECT AREAS WELCOME

We welcome inquiries from student teachers seeking placements in areas including:

• Elementary Education
• Special Education
• English/Language Arts
• Mathematics
• Science
• Social Studies
• Music
• Physical Education/Health
• Agriculture/FFA
• Business and Technology
• World Languages
• Early Childhood
• Counseling and other educational areas

We will work with colleges and universities to develop placements that meet program and certification requirements.

WHY STUDENT TEACH AT SARGENT?

At Sargent, you won’t simply observe from the back of a classroom. Our goal is to help you develop the confidence, instructional skills, relationships, and professional experience you need to become an outstanding educator.

You’ll experience:

• Small class sizes that allow you to truly get to know your students
• Experienced teachers who understand the importance of mentoring future educators
• A supportive administration that is accessible and invested in your professional growth
• Opportunities to gradually assume authentic teaching responsibilities
• Experience with curriculum, assessment, classroom management, technology, MTSS, interventions, and student support
• Opportunities to participate in professional learning and collaborative staff activities
• Supportive parents and a community that values its school
• A progressive Board of Education committed to students, staff, and continued improvement

EXPERIENCE MORE THAN A CLASSROOM

One advantage of student teaching in a small PK–12 district is the opportunity to see how the entire educational system works.

Student teachers can gain experience beyond daily classroom instruction by learning about areas such as professional collaboration, student services, special education, school improvement, extracurricular activities, parent communication, assessment, curriculum development, and school leadership.

We want our student teachers to leave Sargent understanding not only how to teach a class, but also how to become an effective member of a school community.

A DISTRICT MOVING FROM GREAT TO EXCELLENT

Sargent Public Schools is an exciting place to begin your professional journey. We are improving our facilities, expanding opportunities for students, strengthening academic programs, and investing in the future of our district.

Our students are at the center of that work.

We have great students, supportive families, dedicated teachers, and an administration and Board of Education that believe in giving educators the tools they need to succeed.

For a future teacher, that creates an outstanding environment in which to learn your profession.

BUILD YOUR PROFESSIONAL NETWORK

Student teaching is more than completing a college requirement—it is the beginning of your professional career.

At Sargent, we want student teachers to become part of our team. You will have opportunities to build relationships with teachers, administrators, students, families, and community members while developing experiences and references that can help you as you begin your teaching career.

And when future teaching opportunities become available at Sargent Public Schools, we want successful student teachers to already know what makes our district special.

INTERESTED IN STUDENT TEACHING AT SARGENT?

Students, university supervisors, and educator-preparation programs are encouraged to contact:

Byron Olsen Jr., Superintendent
byron.olsen@sargentpublicschools.org

Sargent Public Schools
400 N 5th Street
Sargent, NE 68874

Placements available throughout the 2026–2027 school year based on cooperating teacher availability and university requirements.

COME EXPERIENCE WHAT TEACHING CAN BE.

Learn here. Grow here. Make an impact here.

SARGENT STRONG