Employment

The Tea Area School District, established in July 2003, was built by a dedicated community of volunteers who cleaned, furnished, and constructed classrooms. Nearly 20 years later, it is one of the fastest-growing districts in the state, with growth exceeding 5% annually. The district, located southwest of Sioux Falls, serves 2,546 students and will graduate 170 students in 2025, up from just 11 in 2004.

Our mission is to educate and empower students for success in a global society. We focus on continuous improvement, guided by pillars of Student Achievement, Community, Engaged Titans, and Finance and Growth Management. We emphasize teamwork, communication, accountability, and innovation within our faculty, staff, and students.

Tea Area is a proud, Titan community committed to working with families to foster trust and develop tomorrow’s leaders, offering opportunities in academics, fine arts, and activities.
Our Benefits
Employee Benefits
- South Dakota Retirement System
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA- Medical and/or Dependent Care)
- Short-term Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Paid Leave Benefits
- Paid Holidays
Employee Assistance Programs
- Avera Employee Assistance Program provides free resources that help employees and their dependent family members connect with appropriate resources to address general life issues.
- Completely confidential and free to the employee.
Continuing Education
- Graduate Credit and CEU Opportunities
- Pay Schedule Increases with Advanced Degrees
Why Apply?
In our most recent Employee Engagement Survey, the statements "Leaders in my immediate work environment are genuinely concerned for my well-being" and "My work positively impacts those we serve" received the highest ratings.

Small Town Charm
The Tea Area School District offers the perfect blend of peaceful small-town living with easy access to the vibrant entertainment, dining, recreation, and activities of the city. Experience all that our district and its prime location have to offer for both staff and residents!
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Savor the local cuisine, explore vibrant entertainment venues, and immerse yourself in exciting community events, all within reach in both Tea and Sioux Falls.
- Visit the Tea City Chamber of Commerce website or Facebook Page
- Check out our district calendar to see what events are going on.
- View the Sioux Falls Experience website.
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Tea
The City of Tea is actively developing new areas to accommodate our growing population. Tea City Park offers a variety of amenities, including a swimming pool with a waterslide, basketball courts, playgrounds, a picnic shelter, a fishing pond with fountains, bike path access, and restroom facilities. The shelter area is equipped with electricity. The park’s bike path stretches approximately 3/4 mile, extending beyond just the area around the pond and large grassy field. The pond is open to the public for fishing.
