Substitute Teacher

Martensdale-St Marys Community School District; Martensdale (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Martensdale-St Marys Community School District in Martensdale, IA is seeking a Substitute Teacher to support our Pre-K-12 program. This part-time role involves covering classes as needed in a small-district setting with a four-day instructional week.

Located just minutes from Des Moines, the district serves over 500 students and emphasizes academics, arts, and athletics while maintaining open enrollment with a community-focused approach.

Job description

Substitute Teacher

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Job Details

Job ID: 5634394

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Apr 08, 2026 3:43 PM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Located just minutes from the Des Moines area, the Martensdale-St. Marys Community School District is home to over 500 students. Our Pre-K-12 students attend school in one building located in Martensdale, just east of Interstate 35 on Highway 92. We are uniquely positioned to offer a small-school atmosphere while still having easy access to all the amenities offered in the Des Moines metropolitan area. Starting in the 2024-2025 school year, the district transitioned to a four-day instructional week.

The district encompasses 78 square miles across Warren and Madison Counties and includes the communities of Martensdale, St. Marys, Bevington, Cumming, Indianola, Norwalk, Prole, and St. Charles. Our students come from these areas and many others through open enrollment.

The Martensdale-St. Marys Community School District is community-focused and we are proud of the opportunities we can offer our students in the areas of academics, performing arts, and athletics.

The Martensdale-St. Marys Community School District is an EEO/AA employer. The Martensdale-St. Marys Community School District does not discriminate in its education programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices.

Position Type: Part-time

Job Categories:

Substitute > Substitute

Contact Information

• William Watson , Superintendent
• Martensdale-St Marys Community School District
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]