Job Description:

We want YOU here!  

Are you ready for a dynamic and rewarding role? We're looking for one passionate educator to step into a unique dual-position as a Jr. Kindergarten Academy Teacher & Enrichment Specialist! This role is split 50/50—spend your mornings shaping young minds as a Jr. Kindergarten teacher and your afternoons supporting student success as an Enrichment Specialist.

 REQUIREMENTS

To be considered for this position, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications for both positions. 

Junior Kindergarten Classroom Teacher

EDUCATION LEVEL:

Bachelor’s degree and endorsements in the areas of teaching assignment. Certification, alternative certification or licensure: current, valid South Dakota teaching certificate.

EXPERIENCE DESIRED:

Successful student teaching.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Hand-eye, mind-eye coordination. Constant hearing; intermittent speaking, standing, walking and writing. Frequent carrying, keyboarding, and other repetitive motions.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Excellent oral and written communication skills. Skills in human relations, leadership and conflict management. Knowledgeable of teaching techniques that meet the diverse needs of students. Demonstrated skills in the use of technology to enhance student learning.

Junior Kindergarten Enrichment Specialist

EDUCATION LEVEL:

Successful completion of 2-year Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education Program

EXPERIENCE DESIRED:

Successful student teaching.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

This position requires constant hand-eye and mind-eye coordination, hearing; intermittent speaking, standing, walking and writing. The ability to provide physical management to students with behavior or self-care needs is required.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Excellent oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated skills in human relations, leadership, and conflict management. Demonstrated competency in word processing, spreadsheets and databases.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & DUTIES

Junior Kindergarten Academy Classroom Teacher  (Morning Only)

1. Ability to Plan and Prepare Instructional Tasks

• Plan instructional tasks that are meaningful and related to learning goals.

2. Provide Instruction to Students

• Implement District curriculum
• Maintain a strong instructional focus utilizing the elements of effective instruction
• Communicate a high level of expectation
• Communicate clear learning goals to students
• Adapt instruction to meet the needs of all students
• Address the various learning styles
• Sequence content at an appropriate pace
• Use appropriate level of questioning to promote understanding
• Relate lesson content to prior and future learning
• Require students to summarize information in written and/or verbal form
• Appropriately recognize and reinforce individual student effort
• Represent knowledge/information non-linguistically through a variety of methods
• Organize students in cooperative or ability groups when appropriate
• Require students to analyze and apply knowledge
• Display enjoyment, humor, and enthusiasm for teaching and expect students to enjoy learning
• Conduct ongoing assessments for learning.

3. Provide Effective Classroom Environment

• Establish appropriate classroom rules and procedures that are clearly understood by all students
• Effectively and consistently enforce rules and follow procedures
• Redirect students naturally and immediately without disrupting others
• Be well-organized and have all materials, equipment, etc., ready for immediate use
• Carry out smooth and effective transitions (e.g., from one activity to another, as students enter and leave the room)
• Maximize time on purposeful instructional tasks
• Begin and end class period with focus on learning
• Establish a positive learning environment

4. Participate in Professional Growth Opportunities and Demonstrate Professionalism

• Participate in ongoing professional growth
• Participate in school/professional and/or community organizations or events
• Complete routine assigned tasks and comply with District requirements
• Promote the education profession
• Communicate effectively and professionally with colleagues, parents and students
• Conduct parent-teacher conferences in accordance with District policy

5. Follow District and building policies and procedures.
6. Support of District goals.
7. Report student progress to parents and students.
8. Perform other duties as assigned.

Junior Kindergarten Enrichment Specialist (Afternoon Only)

1. Leads assigned classes in accordance with District approved programs of study.
2. Abides by School Board policies and rules, and handbooks.
3. Maintains student records in compliance with district, state, and federal requirements.
4. Participates in parent conferences and communicates with parents on a routine basis keeping them well-informed about their child’s school progress.
5. Utilizes effective teaching techniques and practices.
6. Establishes student success as a primary teaching goal and provides opportunity for all students to experience success.
7. Promotes developmental growth and achievement for all students.
8. Monitors and encourages student classroom effort as a means for academic progress.
9. Establishes classroom management system that promotes the most efficient use of learning time.
10. Establishes a learning climate that promotes the orderly behavior of all students while maintaining the dignity and positive self-concept of each student.
11. Provides for the well-being, health, and safety of all students.
12. Participates in staff development opportunities, as provided.
13. Maintains the confidentiality of students and their families.

14. Performs other duties as assgined. 

To be considered for this position, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications for both positions.

PAY INFORMATION

Classroom Teacher

Starting salary based on experience. View the complete salary schedule here: 2024-2025 Teacher Salary Schedule 

Please note, the salary schedule is based on 1.0 FTE. Salary will be prorated based on the 0.5 FTE as classroom teacher. 

Enrichment Specialist

Level KX, starting at $22.88 per hour

Pay Day: Last working day of each month.

HOURS & FTE

Monday through Friday, 7:30 am to 4:00 pm with a 30-minute unpaid break

1.0 FTE, 40 hours per week, 9 months 

Classroom Teacher

Morning Hours, 20 hours per week 

Enrichment Specialist

Afternoon Hours, 20 hours per week

CALENDAR
2024-2025 New SFEA Staff Calendar

2024-2025 9 Month Specialist - Elementary Calendar

Estimated Start: August 2025

BENEFIT INFORMATION
Benefits (only for positions 20 hours per week or more) 

CURRENT DISTRICT EMPLOYEES

All current District employees interested in applying must complete an application.

Post-Offer Criminal Background Check Required
Relay Services for Deaf or Hard of Hearing:  Dial 711, then the desired number 

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