Middle School Teacher; 7th Grade

Middle School Teacher (7th Grade, Math)

Teach Iowa Bergman Academy - Des Moines, Iowa Open in Google Maps

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Job : 5704603

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: May 11, 2026 1:45 PM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 13, 2026

Bergman Academy invites passionate, innovative educators to apply for a Middle School teaching position for the  academic year. This is an opportunity to teach in a student-centered, inquiry-driven, and leadership-focused community dedicated to lifelong learning.

Does teaching a class of approximately 16 students in a highly engaged learning community appeal to you? Is teaching more than just your job? Does it continually inspire and excite you?

We seek educators with strong teaching expertise, demonstrated leadership ability, intellectual curiosity, and a genuine passion for supporting middle school students during this important stage of growth and development. Successful candidates will value strong partnerships with families and demonstrate professionalism, emotional intelligence, and thoughtful communication in a highly engaged school community.

Nestled in the heart of the scenic Greenwood and Ashworth Parks in Des Moines, Iowa, Bergman Academy is an independently accredited, state-recognized, secular school serving preschool through 8th grade. Our intentionally small class sizes foster meaningful relationships, personalized instruction, and a culture of curiosity, critical thinking, and courageous communication.

At Bergman, teachers are empowered to innovate, collaborate, and take on leadership roles while supporting the growth of engaged, confident students. We believe education is both a profession and a calling, and our faculty members are passionate educators who value creativity, inquiry, and meaningful relationships with students and families.

Our middle school students serve as leaders within our community. Whether mentoring younger students, participating in Model UN, directing films, creating websites and apps, engaging with guest speakers, writing poetry, or leading service-learning and philanthropy projects, students are encouraged to utilize their own voices and unique gifts to make a difference.

Middle school teachers lead classes of approximately 16 students, building strong relationships and tailoring instruction to meet individual needs. Teachers collaborate closely with colleagues across disciplines, participate actively in division meetings and school life, and inspire students to grow both academically and personally.

The ideal candidate understands and appreciates the unique developmental needs of middle school students and is excited to foster independence, confidence, curiosity, and critical thinking in young adolescents.

This position is for a middle school teacher who is comfortable teaching across multiple subject areas, with a preference for candidates who have a strong background or interest in mathematics. Flexibility and collaboration are essential.

• Deliver inquiry-based, differentiated instruction aligned with division curricula.
• Foster a positive classroom environment where students feel comfortable taking risks, making mistakes, and being curious.
• Build strong partnerships with students, families, and colleagues.
• Communicate thoughtfully and effectively in both written and verbal form.
• Collaborate flexibly with teaching colleagues and specialists.
• Design creative ways to make learning visible and engaging.
• Contribute positively to school culture and participate in school events.
• Perform community responsibilities such as lunch/recess supervision and carline support.

• Hold at minimum a bachelor’s degree in education.
• Demonstrate strong content knowledge and a passion for teaching middle school students.
• Have experience planning and facilitating differentiated instruction.
• Possess a growth mindset, resilience, flexibility, and a sense of humor.
• Prioritize relationships and community-building.
• Desire an environment that challenges, supports, and expects each member…