Catholic School Careers

Theology Teacher

West Des Moines | Dowling Catholic High School

Dowling Catholic High School is in search of a Theology teacher to join a faith-filled department. Candidates must be Catholic and have experience in the field of Theology.  This position will begin in the 2026-27 school year.  A passion for curriculum and student learning in a faith-filled environment is necessary.  The school seeks a candidate who will be committed to the mission and core values of being a faithful, caring, and dedicated individual focused on personalizing the experience for every student.

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All positions are listed in alphabetical order by city & school name. 

K-8 Music Teacher

Des Moines | Christ the King Catholic School, St. Anthony Catholic School

Christ the King and St. Anthony Schools are seeking an energetic music teacher to work a shared full-time position in our schools. The Music Teacher provides engaging and developmentally appropriate music instruction for students in Kindergarten through 8th grade. The teacher fosters a love of music, creativity, and performance while helping students develop foundational music skills, including rhythm, melody, singing, movement, and music literacy. The position supports school programs, performances, and events throughout the year.

Christ the King and St. Anthony Catholic Schools offer competitive pay, benefits, and a 403b retirement package. Our schools serve students in preschool through 8th grade. This position is shared between our two schools.

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Kindergarten Teacher

Des Moines | Holy Family Catholic School

Holy Family Catholic School is seeking an energetic, faith-filled, and collaborative Kindergarten classroom teacher to join our team at the start of the 2026–2027 school year.

Holy Family Catholic School is a faith- and family-focused Catholic school dedicated to helping students grow in both knowledge and faith through high-quality instruction and a supportive, inclusive learning environment. We are a year-round school serving students from six different countries and seven different languages, making cultural awareness, relationship-building, and differentiation essential to our work.

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School Counselor

Des Moines | Holy Family Catholic School

Holy Family Catholic School is seeking an energetic and collaborative School Counselor to serve students in grades PreK through 8th Grade at the start of the 2024-2025 School Year.  Holy Family Catholic School is a faith-and family-focused school in Des Moines, Iowa.  We are dedicated to helping our students grow in knowledge and faith through quality education and a supportive learning environment. Holy Family Catholic School is a year-round school that serves students from 6 different countries and 7 different languages. Support is provided for staff through Diocesan teacher meetings and professional learning communities. Preference will be given to candidates who are Catholic or those who possess Catholic teaching experience and have a degree in Counseling. 

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K-8 Music Teacher

Des Moines | Holy Trinity Catholic School

Holy Trinity Catholic School in Beaverdale is seeking a passionate and faith-filled full-time K–8 Music Teacher to lead and grow our vibrant music program. The ideal candidate will foster a love of music while supporting the mission of Catholic education.

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3rd Grade Teacher

Des Moines | St. Anthony Catholic School

St. Anthony Catholic School seeks a part-time 3rd grade teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. The school seeks a candidate who will be committed to our mission and core values of academic excellence, faithful service, and love for all Christ's children. We are looking for a candidate who displays organizational skills, superior communication skills, teamwork, and leadership ability.  In this role, you will work closely with other 3rd through 5th grade teachers to provide rigorous lessons that meet the needs of all students.

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Middle School ELA Teacher

Des Moines | St. Anthony Catholic School

St. Anthony Catholic School seeks a middle school ELA teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. The school seeks a candidate who will be committed to our mission and core values of academic excellence, faithful service, and love for all Christ's children. We are looking for a candidate who displays organizational skills, superior communication skills, teamwork, and leadership ability.  In this role, you will work closely with another middle school ELA teacher to provide rigorous lessons that meet the needs of all students.

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Middle School Science Teacher

Des Moines | St. Anthony Catholic School

St. Anthony Catholic School seeks a middle school Science teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. The school seeks a candidate who will be committed to our mission and core values of academic excellence, faithful service, and love for all Christ's children. We are looking for a candidate who displays organizational skills, superior communication skills, teamwork, and leadership ability.  In this role, you will provide rigorous lessons that meet the needs of all students.

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5-8 Math Teacher

Perry | St. Patrick Catholic School

St. Patrick School is seeking a highly qualified individual to teach one section of 5th-8th grade mathematics starting in the 2026-27 school year. The teacher will be part of a middle school team that supports the whole child development of our middle school students. Preferences in the employment process will be given to those candidates who are active Catholics. 

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5-8 Social Studies Teacher

Perry | St. Patrick Catholic School

St. Patrick School is seeking a highly qualified individual to teach one section of 5th-8th grade social studies starting in the 2026-27 school year. The teacher will be part of a middle school team that supports the whole child development of our middle school students. Preferences in the employment process will be given to those candidates who are active Catholics. 

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STEM Teacher/Tech Coordinator

West Des Moines | Sacred Heart Catholic School

Sacred Heart School is seeking an energetic and enthusiastic STEM teacher at the start of the 2026-2027 school year.  The STEM Teacher & Technology Support Specialist is responsible for delivering engaging, hands-on STEM instruction while also supporting the school’s technology infrastructure through repair, maintenance, and troubleshooting. 

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Elementary Music Teacher

West Des Moines | St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School

St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School in West Des Moines, Iowa, is seeking a part-time K-5 music teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. This could be adapted to a full-time position. 

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Activities Director

Council Bluffs | Saint Albert Catholic School

Saint Albert Catholic seeks a full-time Director of Activities for the 2026–27 school year who is passionate about advancing the mission of Catholic education. This position will supervise, coordinate and direct the activity programs for Saint Albert Catholic and provide the leadership necessary for developing the best possible activity program for students while providing students with worthwhile learning experiences.

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Facilities Manager

Council Bluffs | Saint Albert Catholic School

The Facilities Manager is responsible for the overall maintenance, safety, cleanliness, and operational functionality of all buildings and grounds associated with Saint Albert Catholic. This role ensures that facilities support a safe, welcoming, and efficient environment for parish, school, and community activities. The Facilities Manager must be capable of performing and supervising physical labor and maintenance tasks.

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Academic Interventionist

Des Moines | St. Anthony Catholic School

St. Anthony Catholic School seeks a part-time academic interventionist for the 2026-2027 school year. The school seeks a candidate who will be committed to our mission and core values of academic excellence, faithful service, and love for all Christ's children. We are looking for a candidate who displays organizational skills, superior communication skills, teamwork, and leadership ability.  In this role, you will work closely with an Intervention team of teachers (ELL and math and reading support) to provide rigorous lessons that meet the needs of students we are supporting in math and/or reading.

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Lunchroom Director

Des Moines | St. Augustin Catholic School

The St. Augustin School Food Service Director’s responsibilities include: design and publish the menu, ordering food and other supplies for the program, work with administration in processing invoices, manage financial aspects of the food service program, and supervision of cafeteria staff.

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