Job Description
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.
This position may be part-time or full-time, depending on the candidate’s schedule, experience, and gifts.
Responsibilities
- Teach science courses in the physics domain to include, but not limited to, Middle School Physical Science, High School Physical Science, High School Physics, and High School AP/Dual Credit Physics.
- 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.
- Integrate faith and learning in meaningful, age-appropriate ways
- 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
Job Requirements
Qualifications
- A passion for Christian education and a love for students
- Know Jesus as Lord and Savior
- Bachelor’s degree and endorsements in the area of the teaching assignment
- A valid South Dakota Teacher Certificate with endorsements in the assigned content area (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
- Middle and/or High School teaching experience preferred
- Commissioned Minister of Religion with the LC-MS, or willing to complete the Synod’s colloquy program, preferred
Application Process
Interested candidates are invited to email their resume, cover letter, and two letters or reference to Mrs. Debbie Pankow (dpankow@sflutheranschool.com) by Monday, February 2, 2026. Please include "Science Teacher Application" in the subject line.