Art Classroom Teacher

Children's Home Society of South Dakota • Rapid City, SD

4h • Onsite

About The Position

The Owen School at Children’s Home Society of South Dakota is seeking an Art Classroom Teacher to reinforce learning in accordance with the organization’s Mission Statement and Core Values. As a leader in compassionate, trauma-informed care, Children’s Home Society is committed to fostering equity and inclusion in all aspects of their work. By joining their team, you will make a difference every day creating positive change for individuals, families, and communities, with each smile, hug, and heart touched reflecting the meaningful impact of your work.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education is Required.
• Possession of a valid South Dakota Teaching Certificate Required.
• Knowledge of and ability to use personal computers and software utilized by office.

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree and/or Special Education Endorsement is Preferred
• A Special Education Certification Endorsement is Preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan instructional tasks that are meaningful and related to learning goals.
• Communicate a high-level of expectation and clear learning goals to students.
• Adapt instruction to meet the needs of all students.
• Conduct ongoing assessments for learning.
• Display enjoyment, humor, and enthusiasm for teaching and expect students to enjoy learning.
• Establish appropriate classroom rules and procedures that are clearly understood by all students.
• Participate in professional growth opportunities and demonstrate professionalism.
• Follow Agency and School policies and procedures.
• Support Agency goals.
• Report student progress through initial, quarterly, annual, and discharge reports in accordance with accreditation, licensing, and Agency standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Work-Life Balance: Monday through Friday work week.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Equal up to 30% of your salary. Two health insurance options (Traditional Plan & High Deductible Health Plan with HSA), vision, dental, employer-paid Group Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Short Term & Long-Term Disability, and additional voluntary life and critical illness plans.
• Financial/Education Assistance: Up to $200 per month in tuition reimbursement or student loan repayment for qualifying employees.
• Competitive Compensation: $55,369.60 to $69,222.40 (DOE) with yearly merit-based raises.
• Generous Paid Time Off: Includes a generous PTO package with 40 hours upfront, 10 paid holidays, and 8 hours "Day of Service" for volunteering in the community.
• Retirement Plans: Once entry into the plan, employees receive a 3% employer contribution each pay period and an up to an additional 5% profit sharing. Employees are 100% vested after 4 years of credited service.
• Referral Bonuses: Earn up to $1,000 for referring new employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level