High Need Building Substitute Teacher - Preschool

Young World Physical Education; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 33,210 - 42,435; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal day

Job summary

Des Moines Public Schools is seeking high-need preschool substitute teachers for the 2026-2027 school year. The role involves planning instructional activities, supervising students, and enforcing district policies under administrator guidance.

Qualifications include a valid Iowa teaching license and Substitute Authorization Certificate. Desired attributes include prior teaching experience and strong interpersonal skills to interact with students, staff, parents, and the community.

Qualifications

• Plans instructional objectives and activities in line with curriculum guides.
• Directs and supervises learning activities and student behavior.
• Implements disciplinary procedures and maintains safety.
• Keeps accurate attendance records and essential documentation.
• Relates with staff, parents and community in a professional manner.

Responsibilities

• Attend work promptly and regularly.
• Maintain confidentiality and positive working relationships.
• Perform other duties as assigned by administrators.
• Issue grade reports on a periodic basis.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication with parents

Adaptability

Education

Valid Iowa Teaching License

Substitute Authorization Certificate

Job description

High Need Building Substitute Teacher - Preschool

Des Moines Public Schools is seeking Building Guest Educators for our high need schools for the 2026-2027 School Year.

Job Summary

Implements Board Policy regarding education philosophy and curriculum under the direction of the administration through planning, organizing, managing, interacting with students; establishes rapport with students, staff, parents, and community.

Locations

Preschool: Float Preschool (all locations).

Pay & Benefits

Pay Starting: $200 per day.

Additional Benefit: 1 personal day.

Qualifications

• Valid Iowa Teaching License.
• Substitute Authorization Certificate.

Desired:

• Previous teaching experience.
• Human relations skills and ability to deal with a diversity of people.
• Ability to work under stress.
• Visual acuity in supervisory roles, auditory acuity in teaching functions.

Essential Functions

• Plans instructional objectives and activities consistent with curriculum guides.
• Directs and supervises learning activities.
• Implements the disciplinary procedures of the District.
• Supervises behavior in the school environment to maintain the safety and wellbeing of the students and staff.
• Keeps accurate records of attendance and absences.
• Utilizes a variety of analytical and evaluative techniques suitable to the curriculum content.
• Communicates a positive support of the students in their educational development.
• Recognizes the exemplary influence of the educator over the students.
• Supervises playground, cafeteria, and halls on a scheduled basis.
• Relates with staff, parents and community through positive professional cooperation.
• Remains current with developments and contemporary interpretations of subject matter and teaching methodology consistent with the professional assignment.
• Assumes responsibility periodically for conferences with parents.
• Performs other duties within the scope of employment and certification as assigned by the appropriate administrator.
• Issues grade reports on a periodic basis.

Additional Essential Functions (for every DMPS position)

• 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.

Physical Demands

The following are typical for this position. Frequency and percent ranges are indicated on a scale from 0% (never) to 100% (always).

• Standing: Frequent 33% - 66%.
• Walking: Frequent 33% - 66%.
• Sitting: Occasional 1% - 32%.
• Bending/Stooping: Occasional 1% - 32%.
• Reaching/Pushing/Pulling: Occasional 1% - 32%.
• Climbing/Stairs: Occasional 1% - 32%.
• Driving: Never 0%.
• Lifting (10 lbs.): Occasional 1% - 32%.
• Carrying (20 feet): Occasional 1% - 32%.
• Manual Dexterity Tasks: Occasional 1% - 32%.
• Telephone: Occasional 1% - 32%.
• Computer: Occasional 1% - 32%.
• Other: Occasional 1% - 32%.

Working Conditions:

• Inside: Frequent 33% - 66%.
• Outside: Occasional 1% - 32%.
• Extremes of Temperature/Humidity: Occasional 1% - 32%.

Additional Notes

All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability to perform the job proficiently. Individuals may be required to perform any other job‑related instructions as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.