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

Administration
There are currently no openings.
High School Faculty

There are currently no openings. 

K-8 Faculty

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

Music Teacher

Des Moines, West Des Moines | Holy Family Catholic School and St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School

The music  teacher will be a shared position that spends time at each of the two schools. This person is responsible for creating a positive learning environment, developing engaging lesson plans, and fostering academic and social growth of our students. The ideal candidate will have a passion for education, excellent classroom management skills and the ability to inspire young minds in a diverse community.

Learn More and Apply

 

Art Teacher

Des Moines | St. Joseph Catholic School

St. Joseph Catholic School is hiring a part-time art teacher. This person is responsible for creating a positive learning environment, developing engaging lesson plans, and fostering academic and social growth of our students. The ideal candidate will have a passion for education, excellent classroom management skills and the ability to inspire young minds in a diverse community.

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Language Arts Teacher (Middle School)

Des Moines | St. Joseph Catholic School

St. Joseph Catholic School is hiring a full-time language arts teacher. This person is responsible for creating a positive learning environment, developing engaging lesson plans, and fostering academic and social growth of our students. The ideal candidate will have a passion for education, excellent classroom management skills and the ability to inspire young minds in a diverse community.

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Teacher Associate

Des Moines | St. Theresa Catholic School

St. Theresa Catholic School is seeking a teacher associate. This is an hourly position needed from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Interested candidates are asked to submit the following documents to Gretchen Watznauer at gwatznauer@stsdsm.com:

  • Current resume
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Relevant credentials

 

Teacher Associate

West Des Moines | St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School

St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School is hiring a part-time teacher associate. This This is an hourly position needed from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through 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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Early Childhood Education

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

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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Associate Teacher

West Des Moines | St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School

The Associate Teacher will work with three-year-olds at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School in West Des Moines. This position supports the lead teacher in the classroom. This individual will work with large groups as well as individual students.

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Support Staff

 There are currently no openings. 

Extended Care (Before/After School Programs)
 There are currently no openings.  
Food Service

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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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.


8 Reasons to Work in Catholic Schools

16 Locations

16 schools in rural, suburban, and urban communities.

Engaged Students

6,200+ engaged students and 4,500+ committed families.

All Grade-Levels

Work with students from early childhood through high school.

Leading-Edge Technology

All classrooms are equipped with leading-edge technology.

Faith-Based Foundation

The Catholic faith is our foundation but we welcome faculty from all faith backgrounds. More than 1/3 of our faculty are non-Catholic.

Innovative Professional Development

Grow your skills as an educator with innovative professional development opportunities.

Supportive Work Community

We offer more than a great work environment. In Catholic schools you will find a supportive community.

Small Class Sizes

We offer small class sizes with an average student to teacher ratio of 13:1.