Catholic School Careers
Teachers do so much more than teach reading, writing and mathematics. They inspire. They lead. They care. Considering a career in education? Working at our schools is more than a job. It is a vocation and a career worth exploring.
Our Schools Are Hiring
The Diocese of Des Moines serves more than 6,800 students in grades pre-school through 12. We have multiple school sites with immediate openings as well as openings for the 2025-26 school year. To learn more, view our current open positions or contact us.
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Current Openings
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All positions are listed in alphabetical order by city & school name.
Teacher Associate
Des Moines | St. Theresa Catholic School
St. Theresa Catholic School is seeking a part-time teacher associate. This is an hourly position needed from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Monday and Friday. This person will assist the teacher in daily routines, work one-on-one with students or in a group setting, and complete other jobs assigned by the teacher as needed.
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3rd Grade Teacher
Perry | St. Patrick Catholic School
St. Patrick Catholic School in Perry, Iowa is seeking an energetic and enthusiastic classroom teacher for an opening in 3rd grade for 2025-26 school year. This teacher would work with other staff teaching in 2nd and 4th grades. St. Patrick School is located outside the Des Moines metro and serves a diverse student body. Candidates must have letters of recommendation updated and hold appropriate teaching endorsements from the State of Iowa BOEE.
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EL Teacher
Urbandale | St. Pius X Catholic School
St. Pius X Catholic School is seeking a certified EL teacher. This is a full-time position that will share time between St. Pius X and Urbandale Public Schools. This person is responsible for providing language instruction and support to English Learners through data-driven strategies, differentiated instruction techniques, and a continuous improvement mindset to increase their English proficiency. This role also involves collaborating with classroom teachers, managing translator associates, and acting as an ambassador for students, families, and the wider school community.
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Special Education Teacher
West Des Moines | Sacred Heart Catholic School
Sacred Heart Catholic School is seeking a certified special education teacher. This is a part-time position that will be employed through West Des Moines Community Schools. This person is responsible for providing special education instruction and support in a K-8 environment. This role involves collaborating with classroom teachers, implementing multiple teaching methods (co-teaching, small group, differentiation, etc.), and creating healthy relationships with students, staff, parents, and the wider school community. Interested candidates should contact Scott Ehlinger: 515-223-1284, scott.ehlinger@sacredheartwdm.org.
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All positions are listed in alphabetical order by city & school name.
Preschool Classroom Associate
Perry | St. Patrick Catholic School
St. Patrick School in Perry, Iowa, is looking for a part-time associate to assist in our preschool classroom and with other assigned duties in the building. The position will work less than 28 hours per week, but the position may be made full-time based on preschool enrollment.
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Pre-Kindergarten Co-Teacher
West Des Moines | St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School
St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School is hiring a full-time co-teacher for a pre-kindergarten classroom. This person is responsible for lesson planning with another lead teacher and teaching an AM and a PM class. Experience in early childhood education is mandatory. A degree in early childhood education is preferred. St. Francis of Assisi is a Catholic school that utilizes Really Great Reading, Handwriting Without Tears, and Leader in Me.
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Lunch Director
Des Moines | St. Augustin Catholic School
St. Augustin Catholic School in Des Moines, Iowa is seeking a lunchroom director for the 2025 -2026 school year. This individual is responsible for all lunchroom program oversight - scheduling/managing two assistants, ordering supplies, keeping program within budget, preparing and serving food, cleaning up kitchen space and cafeteria following lunches.
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Interested in teaching but don't have a degree?
The State of Iowa has several options to get you the training you need without going back to school:
- Teacher Intern Program
- Content Area Specialist Authorization
- Native Language Teacher Authorization
- Career and Technical Authorization
Learn more about these pathways on the Official State of Iowa Website.
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Why I Love Being a Catholic School Teacher
Betsy Lemus worked in both public and private schools but she returned to St. Pius X Catholic School in Urbandale because she loved the faith, friendship, and family like atmosphere.