26-27 Pool: Early Childhood Teacher

Des Moines Public School District • Des Moines, IA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Des Moines Public Schools is seeking qualified applicants for the 26-27 school year to serve as Early Childhood Teachers. This position will start in August 2026. Any early childhood-endorsed applicant is encouraged to apply. This is a pool posting. Submitting your application to this posting makes you eligible for consideration for the following vacancies: Mitchell Preschool - EC Special Education.

Requirements

• Valid Iowa teaching license (appropriate endorsement code for teaching assignment).

Nice To Haves

• Previous classroom teaching experience.
• Experience in an urban school district.
• Knowledge of subject, curriculum, effective teaching methods.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in oral and written communications.

Responsibilities

• Deliver daily lessons, aligned to state and district standards that meet students’ individual needs and ensure growth.
• Establish and maintain standards of student behavior needed to achieve learning.
• Participate in building and district professional learning communities to plan for instruction, analyze data, and create assessments.
• Monitor student learning on a daily basis.
• Use multiple data points to guide and individualize instruction.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and confidential records as required by state and federal standards and the school district.
• Submits reports and records in a timely manner.
• Ensures compliance with school district and department policies and procedures.
• Carries out all guideline requirements of the Department of Human Services and other applicable entities including Head Start, Iowa Quality Preschool Program and NAEYC.
• Communicate with families on a regular basis to include home visits, conferences and family events.
• Participate in professional development, including CPR and first aid.
• Coordinates and oversees teacher associates.
• Participates in recruiting and enrolling children.
• Demonstrate consistent progress on meeting the eight Iowa Teaching Standards.
• Attend work on a prompt and regular basis.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Maintain satisfactory and harmonious working relationships with the public, students, and other employees.
• Assist with other duties as may be assigned.

Benefits

• CPR and first aid training

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees