K-8 Physical Education Teacher

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

6h • $55,370 - $69,222 • Onsite

About The Position

The Owen School at Children’s Home Society of South Dakota is seeking a K-8 Physical Education 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 our work.

By joining our team, you will make a difference every day creating positive change for individuals, families, and communities. Each smile, hug, and heart you touch will reflect the meaningful impact of your work.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in physical education or a closely related field preferred.
• Bachelor's Degree Required.
• South Dakota State Certified Educator Preferred
• Ability to Obtain South Dakota Alternative Educator Certification Required

Nice To Haves

• You are kind; showing kindness to students, colleagues, and all others around you.
• You are a builder; bridging gaps and building relationships within the classroom and throughout the school and its community.
• You are empathetic; being able to put yourself in someone’s shoes to see things from a variety of perspectives.
• You are compassionate; modeling compassion to the students with your actions resulting in students being more open to understanding the world around them.
• You are positive; staying positive when it’s tough and always looking on the bright side to make things better.
• You inspire; uncovering hidden treasures, possibilities, and magic right before everyone’s eyes.

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
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees