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Openings At Sioux Falls Lutheran School

Sioux Falls Lutheran School has the following positions available on our Christ-centered, joy-filled, fun-loving team. Unless otherwise outlined below, please apply by sending an application for employment, cover letter, resume, and two letters of reference to Mrs. Debbie Pankow, Administrative Assistant: dpankow@sflutheranschool.com.

Application for Employment

Sioux Falls Lutheran School is seeking a passionate, energetic educator to serve our growing school community. The ideal candidate will embrace our Christian values, create a positive and nurturing learning environment, and inspire students to grow academically and spiritually. In addition to a warm, family-like work environment for both teaching and learning to flourish, we offer a beautiful, new facility in which to work, as well as full health and retirement benefits.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • A passion for Christian education and a love for students
  • Know Jesus as Lord and Savior
  • Bachelor’s degree in education
  • A valid South Dakota Teacher Certificate or willingness to obtain one
  • Experience using effective, developmentally appropriate, instructional strategies
  • Creative, resourceful, flexible, and collaborative team member
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively engage with students, parents, and colleagues
  • Commissioned Minister of Religion with the LC-MS, or willing to complete the Synod’s colloquy program, preferred

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Develop and implement lesson plans that support a differentiated learning experience to meet the needs of all students.
  • Foster a loving and supportive classroom atmosphere where students feel encouraged to practice their faith.
  • Teach and model Christian living across the curriculum, promoting a strong moral and ethical foundation.
  • Assess student progress and provide constructive feedback to facilitate academic and spiritual growth.
  • Collaborate with fellow teachers, staff, and parents to enhance the overall Christian education experience.

APPLICAITON PROCESS
Interested candidates are invited to email their resume, cover letter, and two letters or reference to Mrs. Debbie Pankow (dpankow@sflutheranschool.com) by December 18, 2025. Please include “Fifth Grade Teacher Application” in the subject line.

Sioux Falls Lutheran School is seeking kind, gentle, fun-loving individuals to serve as part-time workers in our before and after school Eagle Care program. We are especially in need of caregivers who are 18 years and older. Responsibilities include keeping infants- fifth graders safe, happy, and engaged from 3:00pm-6:00pm. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Desire to be part of an energetic Christian team partnering with families to raise confident, capable learners
  • A love for serving young learners with joy and with sensitivity to the individual needs of each child
  • Ability and willingness to joyfully support and work alongside other caregivers
  • Patient, caring, and dependable

If interested, please contact Sarah Sailer at eaglecare@sflutheranschool.com or call the school office at 605-335-1923.

Sioux Falls Lutheran School is seeking kind, gentle, fun-loving individuals to serve as substitute teachers and educational assistants for all age and grade levels (infants through 12th grade).  

QUALIFICATIONS:  

  • A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
  • A passion for serving learners and their families in a Christian setting
  • The ability to quickly adapt to a wide variety of situations
  • Without knowing when or why we might call, the willingness to go to bed each night with the notion that when we do call (and we will), a quick response is all we ask. You have no idea how much the job of substitute (a.k.a. Chief of Servants) means to front-line teachers and is revered by our entire school community.

Sioux Falls Lutheran School is seeking kind, gentle, fun-loving individuals to volunteer as baby rockers in our infant care program. Ideal volunteers will have a natural desire to care for and interact with infants and toddlers. Volunteers will work in partnership with our experienced teachers, who are responsible for daily activity planning. All volunteers must complete a background check and orientation training with our child care director.

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