Part-Time Elementary Music Teacher

Part‑Time Elementary Music Teacher (.25 Only)

Des Moines Public Schools is hiring a part‑time elementary music teacher for Findley Elementary. This position is only .25. Any elementary music‑endorsed applicant is welcome to apply.

Job : 5805282

Final date to receive applications: Jul 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Jun 26, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 10, 2026

Position Type: Part‑Time

Salary: $50,000 to $80,000 Per Year

Elementary Music Teacher

TCHR

• Education: Bachelor’s degree
• Work Experience: N/A
• Licensure or Certification: Valid Iowa teaching license (K-6 music required).

• Ability to collaborate effectively with a diverse workforce and student population.
• Effective written and oral communication.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Attend work on a prompt and regular basis.
• Maintain satisfactory and harmonious working relationships with the public, students, and other employees.

The General Education Teacher is responsible for planning and delivering a high‑quality educational program to meet students’ academic and social‑emotional needs. The essential functions as shown below represent only the key areas of responsibility; specific position requirements will vary depending on the needs of the district.

• Deliver daily lessons, aligned to state and district standards that meet students’ individual needs and ensure growth.
• Create an engaging, affirming, and meaningful classroom environment that meets the academic and social‑emotional needs of students.
• Participate in building and district professional learning communities to plan for instruction, analyze data, and create assessments.
• Monitor student learning on a daily basis. Use multiple data points to guide and individualize instruction.
• Communicate with families on a regular basis.
• Participate in professional development.
• Demonstrate consistent progress on meeting the eight Iowa Teaching Standards.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Office of Schools

Building Administrator

N/A

DMEA Teacher

Exempt

199 Days/ 7.75 hour day

Physical Demands:

• Standing – Frequent 33% - 66%
• Walking – Frequent 33% - 66%
• Sitting – Frequent 33% - 66%
• Bending/Stooping – Occasional 1% - 32%
• Reaching/Pushing/Pulling – Occasional 1% - 32%
• Climbing/Stairs – Occasional 1% - 32%
• Driving – Occasional 1% - 32%
• Lifting (20 lbs.) – Frequent 33% - 66%
• Carrying (20 feet) – Frequent 33% - 66%
• Telephone – Frequent 33% - 66%
• Computer – Frequent 33% - 66%
• Other – Never 0%

• Inside – Constant 67%+
• Outside – Occasional 1% - 32%
• Extremes of Temperature/Humidity – Occasional 1% - 32%

All candidates offered a position will be required to successfully pass a criminal background check, and a child and adult abuse registry check. Certain positions may require fingerprinting, a drug and alcohol test, a physical capacity test and/or a motor vehicle record check.

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Emily
  
  A. Carlyle, HR Manager
• Human Resources
• Email: emily.carlyle

The Des Moines Independent Community School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. If you have questions, concerns or a complaint related to this policy, please contact Carol Wynn‑Green, 2100 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, IA 50321;

phone: 515‑242‑7709; email: carol.wynngreen. Complaints can also be directed to the Iowa Civil Rights Commission, 400

E. 14th Street, Des Moines, IA , (515) 281‑4121, or Region VII Office for Civil Rights, Citigroup Center 500 W. Madison Street, Suite 1475 Chicago, IL 60661‑4544.