We want YOU here!
As the only A School in South Dakota, Eugene Field A Elementary views the arts as fundamental to teaching and learning. A stands for arts academics and, at our school, we strive to provide a creative culture in which curriculum is taught through collaboration and multi-discipline integration. As a result, the arts are continuously woven into every child's learning experience.
Arts classes are vital in providing students with enriched learning experiences and staff with additional collaboration opportunities. We invite you to consider joining us in this vibrant learning community as our new K-5 Vocal Music and Drama Teacher. Your schedule provides a dedicated time to meet with each classroom for a music class and drama class each week. You will also have a dedicated collaboration time to meet with the arts team as well as collaboration with the grade-level teams to create arts-integrated learning opportunities.
Throughout the year, you will have the opportunity to showcase learning from your Music and Drama classes through Fall and Spring vocal concerts and a Spring Musical. No idea is too big or too far out of the box and our staff and families are excited to support and welcome you. If you have a passion for the arts and love collaborating with others to see big ideas come to fruition, the Eugene Field A Community is just right for you.
Learn more about the Eugene Field A Community and this opportunity here: Elementary Vocal and Drama Teacher Opportunity
Requirements & Job Duties
We are looking for a passionate energetic educator to join our partnership in teaching and learning! Throughout your career, the SFSD team will be there to support, guide, empathize, and celebrate with you.
Classroom TeacherEstimated Start Date: August 2024
This position requires a South Dakota teaching certification with either the Elementary Music Education or K-12 Vocal Music Education endorsements.
Questions about SD teaching certification:South Dakota Department of Education
Interested in becoming a contract teacher but don't hold a traditional teaching degree?
The South Dakota Department of Education offers an Alternative Certification program! Individuals will take 15-credits plus praxis exams while they perform their duties as a contract teacher for a South Dakota school district. Alternative Certification is available for most positions 5th grade through high school. Candidates must possess a minimum of a bachelor's degree, unless pursuing a CTE Instructor position.
If you are interested in pursuing a teaching position under Alternative Certification, you MUST obtain your Alternative Preliminary Certificate BEFORE applying for teaching position. You can apply for the preliminary certificate by completing the 'Initial Educator Application' here: SD Educator PortalLearn more about Alternative Certification: SD DOE Alternative Certification
Salary Schedule
Starting at $50,111 to $56,434, based on the 2023-2024 salary schedule. 2024-2025 salary schedule coming soon!
View the complete salary schedule here: 2023-2024 Teacher Salary SchedulePay Day
Last working day of each month.
FTE
1.0 FTE, 40 hours/week, 9 months
Calendar
2023-2024 New SFEA Staff Calendar (2024-2025 Calendar coming soon...)
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
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Technical assistance about completing an online application can be directed to: Technical HelpPrimary Location:
Eugene Field A Elementary
Salary Range:
$50,111.00 - $56,434.00 / Refer to Salary Schedule
Shift Type:
Full-Time