Elementary Grade teacher - 5th Grade

Young World Physical Education

West Des Moines (IA)

On-site

USD 40,000 - 55,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking an enthusiastic Elementary Grade Teacher for a 5th-grade classroom in West Des Moines, Iowa. The role involves integrating core subjects, managing social-emotional learning, and collaborating with fellow educators. The ideal candidate should have an Iowa Teaching License and a passion for building relationships with students. This full-time position focuses on developing critical thinking and academic skills through innovative teaching practices and supportive classroom environments.

Qualifications

Must hold Iowa Certification for Child and Dependent Adult Abuse.
Successful completion of Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation background check.
Experience teaching elementary students.

Responsibilities

Design cross-curricular units connecting Iowa Core Literacy standards.
Lead the transition from concrete arithmetic to algebraic thinking.
Implement school-wide PBIS and MTSS frameworks.

Skills

Time Management

Relationship Building

Differentiated Instruction

Education

Iowa Teaching License

Transcripts from an accredited University

Job description

Elementary Grade Teacher – 5th Grade

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Job Details

Job ID: 5670970

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Apr 27, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 3, 2026

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Classroom Teacher > Middle Grades; Classroom Teacher > Elementary

Job Description

Role Overview

We are seeking a versatile and passionate educator to lead a self‑contained 5th‑grade classroom. You will be the primary instructor for all core content areas—Literacy, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies—allowing you to build deep, year‑long relationships with your students and integrate curriculum across disciplines.

Responsibilities

Integrated Instruction: Design cross‑curricular units that connect Iowa Core Literacy standards with Social Studies and Science (e.g., using informational texts about Iowa’s ecosystem to teach evidence‑based writing).
Mathematical Foundations: Lead the critical transition from concrete arithmetic to algebraic thinking, following curriculum, focusing on the 5th‑grade “power standards” of fraction operations and volume.
Social‑Emotional Learning (SEL): Implement the school‑wide PBIS and MTSS frameworks to support the unique developmental needs of pre‑adolescents as they prepare for Middle School.
Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress (ISASP): Prepare students for state testing through rigorous daily instruction and the development of critical thinking skills.
TLC Collaboration: Collaborate with other teachers and engage with Instructional Coaches and Mentors.

Subject Area Priorities

Literacy: Analyzing multiple accounts of the same event; mastering the “5‑paragraph” structured essay; expanding academic vocabulary.

Math: Fluency with fractions (addition/subtraction/multiplication/division); understanding 3D space/volume; coordinate planes.

Science: Matter and its interactions; ecosystem dynamics; Earth’s place in the universe (aligned with NGSS/Iowa Science Standards).

Social Studies: Early American History (pre‑colonization through the Constitution) and Iowa's geographic and civic history.

Required Certifications

Endorsement 102: Elementary Classroom.
Mandatory Reporter Training: Must hold current Iowa Certification for Child and Dependent Adult Abuse.
Background Check: Successful completion of the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) background check.

Key Competencies for the Self‑Contained Model

Time Management: Ability to manage a complex daily schedule that includes “Specials” (Art, PE, etc.), RTI (Response to Intervention) blocks, and core instruction.
Relationship Building: Since you spend the entire day with the same cohort, you must demonstrate high emotional intelligence and the ability to maintain a positive, stable environment.
Differentiated “Tier 1” Instruction: The ability to teach a whole‑group lesson and then immediately pivot to small‑group stations to support diverse learning levels within the same room.

Application Requirements