Montessori Upper Elementary Teacher (Multiple Schools)

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 a teacher for upper elementary students. This position will start in August 2026. Any elementary endorsed applicant (K-6) is encouraged to apply. Montessori certification or willingness to obtain Montessori certification is required. This is a pool posting. Submitting your application to this posting makes you eligible for consideration for the following vacancies: Findley Elementary - 4th/5th Grade Teacher Jackson Elementary - 4th Grade Teacher

Requirements

• Valid Iowa teaching license
• Knowledge of subject, curriculum, effective teaching methods.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in oral and written communications.
• Willingness to obtain Montessori certification

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Deliver daily lessons, aligned to state and district standards that meet students’ individual needs and ensure growth.
• Create a culturally inclusive classroom that meets the academic and social emotional needs of students.
• 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.
• Communicate with families on a regular basis.
• Participate in professional development.
• 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
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED