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Young World Physical Education

Des Moines (IA)

On-site

USD 50,000 - 80,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Young World Physical Education is hiring a full-time 6th Grade Math & Science Teacher for the 26-27 school year in Des Moines, Iowa. The role requires a valid Iowa teaching license and involves creating an inclusive classroom while meeting educational standards. Candidates should have strong communication skills and ideally prior teaching experience. The position offers an annual salary ranging from $50,000 to $80,000, participation in professional development, and benefits consistent with teaching positions in the state.

Qualifications

Valid Iowa teaching license required for teaching assignment.
Must communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Knowledge of subject and curriculum is essential.

Responsibilities

Plan and deliver high-quality educational programs.
Monitor student learning and use data to guide instruction.
Participate in professional development and learning communities.

Skills

Knowledge of subject

Effective teaching methods

Oral and written communications

Education

Valid Iowa teaching license

Job description

26-27 Pool Hiring: Middle School 6th Grade Math + Science Teacher

Job ID: 5689949

Application Deadline: May 31, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: May 04, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 10, 2026

Des Moines Public Schools is seeking qualified applicants for the 26-27 school year to serve as a 6th Grade Math & Science Teacher. This position will start in August 2026. Endorsements that can teach this class include: math and science (requires both), STEM, Engineering, or K‑6 Classroom.

Schools currently looking for teachers in this position include:

Goodrell Middle School
Weeks Middle School
Harding Middle School
Hoyt Middle School

Title: TCHR General Education Teacher K‑12

Position Type: TCHR

Hiring Specifications:

Valid Iowa teaching license (appropriate endorsement code for teaching assignment).
Knowledge of subject, curriculum, effective teaching methods.
Demonstrated effectiveness in oral and written communications.

Desired:

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

Basic Function: Responsible for planning and delivering a high‑quality educational program to meet children’s academic and social‑emotional needs.

Essential Functions:

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

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.

Department: Teaching and Learning

Reports To: Building Administrator(s)

Receives Guidance From: Building Administrator(s), Directors of Elementary and Secondary Education, Curriculum Coordinator

Negotiating Agreement: DMEA

FLSA Status: Exempt

FT/PT: Full Time (7.75 hour day), (Contract days vary by assignment)

Physical Requirements: Standing, walking, sitting, bending/stooping, reaching/pushing/pulling, lifting carrying

Working Conditions: Mostly indoors with some outdoor responsibilities during recess and arrival/dismissal

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. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Individuals may be required to perform any other job‑related instructions as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Employee Benefits Information

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.

Position Type: Full‑Time

Salary: $50,000 to $80,000 Per Year

Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Math: General

Classroom Teacher > Science: General

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