Early Childhood Teacher for 4 Year Olds (Mitchell)

Des Moines Public School District • Des Moines, IA

10h • Onsite

About The Position

Des Moines Public Schools is seeking qualified applicants for the 26-27 school year to serve as a 4 year old classrom Teacher. This position will start in August 2026. Any early childhood endorsed applicant is encouraged to apply. Please note: The posted salary is drawn from the 25-26 Salary Schedule as the 26-27 Salary Schedule is not yet final. TITLE: Early Childhood Teacher POSITION TYPE: TCHR

Requirements

• Valid Iowa teaching license (Birth through Grade 3 Inclusive Settings, PK-3, PK Special Education).
• Knowledge of subject, curriculum, effective teaching methods.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in oral and written communications.

Nice To Haves

• Previous classroom teaching experience.
• Experience in an urban school district.

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

• All candidates offered a position will be required to successfully pass a criminal background check, and a child and adult abuse registry check.
• Certain positions may require fingerprinting, a drug and alcohol test, a physical capacity test and/or a motor vehicle record check.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed