Shelter Care Classroom Associate- Ellipsis Shelter/Shelter Care Education Program

Ellipsis; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Heartland Area Education Agency Ellipsis Des Moines is seeking a Shelter Care Classroom Associate to support shelter/detention classrooms, working with students individually and in small groups to strengthen reading, math and writing under licensed teacher direction.

The role requires strong teamwork, interpersonal skills, behavior management, and experience with at-risk students; two years post-secondary education or paraeducator certification is required, bilingual abilities are a plus.

Qualifications

• Candidates must possess strong team building, interpersonal skills, classroom behavior management, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated successful experience working with at-risk students.
• Two years post-secondary education or paraeducator certification required.
• Bilingual abilities are a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction to students in reading, math and writing.
• Work with students individually and in small groups to strengthen academic skills.
• Provide support services to teachers and students in AEA shelter/detention classrooms under the direction of a licensed teacher.

Skills

Team building

Interpersonal skills

Behavior management

Communication

Problem-solving

At-risk student experience

Education

Two years post-secondary education or paraeducator certification

Job description

Shelter Care Classroom Associate- Ellipsis Shelter/Shelter Care Education Program

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Job Details

Job ID: 5948565

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 02, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Description:

Heartland AEA currently has an opening forafull-time Shelter Care Teacher Associate at the Ellipsis location in Des Moines. This position will work 199 days per year and provide instruction to students and will work with students individually and in small groups to strengthen academic skills in reading, math and writing. The Shelter Care Teacher Associate will provide support services to teachers and students in AEA shelter/detention classrooms, under the direction of a licensed teacher.

Qualifications:

Candidates must possess strong team building, interpersonal skills, classroom behavior management, communication, and problem-solving skills. Demonstrated successful experience working with at-risk students. Two years post‑secondary education or paraeducator certification required. Bilingual abilities are a plus but not required.

Job Description

Position Type: Full-Time

Contact Information

• Whitney Wolf
• 6500 Corporate Dr
• Johnston, Iowa 50131
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]