Montessori 6/7 Year-Old Teacher (Jackson)
Young World Physical Education, Des Moines, IA, United States
Montessori 6/7 Year-Old Teacher (Jackson)
Job ID:
5667085
Application Deadline:
May 03, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
Posted:
Apr 23, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
Aug 10, 2026
Job Description
Des Moines Public Schools is seeking qualified applicants for the 26-27 school year to serve as a teacher for 6 and 7‑year‑old students at Jackson Elementary. This position will begin in August 2026 and is funded with Title dollars. Montessori certification or willingness to obtain Montessori certification is required.
Required Qualifications
Valid Iowa teaching license on a standard or master educator license.
Knowledge of subject, curriculum, and effective teaching methods.
Demonstrated effectiveness in oral and written communication.
Willingness to obtain Montessori certification.
Desired Qualifications
Previous classroom teaching experience.
Experience in an urban school district.
Montessori certification.
Responsibilities
Deliver daily lessons aligned to state and district standards that meet students’ individual needs and ensure growth.
Create a culturally inclusive classroom that meets academic and social‑emotional needs.
Participate in building and district professional learning communities to plan instruction, analyze data, and create assessments.
Monitor student learning daily and use multiple data points to guide and individualize instruction.
Communicate with families regularly.
Participate in professional development.
Demonstrate consistent progress on meeting the eight Iowa Teaching Standards.
Additional Essential Functions
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 Requirements
Standing, walking, sitting, bending/stooping, reaching/pushing/pulling, lifting, carrying.
Working Conditions
Mostly indoors with some outdoor responsibilities during recess, arrival, and dismissal.
Benefits
All candidates offered a position will be required to successfully pass a criminal background check, a child and adult abuse registry check, and may be required to provide fingerprinting, a drug and alcohol test, a physical capacity test, and/or a motor vehicle record check.
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Job ID:
5667085
Application Deadline:
May 03, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
Posted:
Apr 23, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
Aug 10, 2026
Job Description
Des Moines Public Schools is seeking qualified applicants for the 26-27 school year to serve as a teacher for 6 and 7‑year‑old students at Jackson Elementary. This position will begin in August 2026 and is funded with Title dollars. Montessori certification or willingness to obtain Montessori certification is required.
Required Qualifications
Valid Iowa teaching license on a standard or master educator license.
Knowledge of subject, curriculum, and effective teaching methods.
Demonstrated effectiveness in oral and written communication.
Willingness to obtain Montessori certification.
Desired Qualifications
Previous classroom teaching experience.
Experience in an urban school district.
Montessori certification.
Responsibilities
Deliver daily lessons aligned to state and district standards that meet students’ individual needs and ensure growth.
Create a culturally inclusive classroom that meets academic and social‑emotional needs.
Participate in building and district professional learning communities to plan instruction, analyze data, and create assessments.
Monitor student learning daily and use multiple data points to guide and individualize instruction.
Communicate with families regularly.
Participate in professional development.
Demonstrate consistent progress on meeting the eight Iowa Teaching Standards.
Additional Essential Functions
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 Requirements
Standing, walking, sitting, bending/stooping, reaching/pushing/pulling, lifting, carrying.
Working Conditions
Mostly indoors with some outdoor responsibilities during recess, arrival, and dismissal.
Benefits
All candidates offered a position will be required to successfully pass a criminal background check, a child and adult abuse registry check, and may be required to provide fingerprinting, a drug and alcohol test, a physical capacity test, and/or a motor vehicle record check.
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