Preschool Teacher - Montessori Classroom

Des Moines Public Schools | Pleasant Hill, IA, United States

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Posted Date 4/24/2024

Description Des Moines Public Schools is seeking a 4 year old Preschool Teacher for a Montessori Classroom.
An Iowa teaching endorsement is required. Montessori training is preferred, however training will be provided beginning June 2024. Candidates interested in the position must be committed to engaging in training.

Job Summary:
Provide a developmentally appropriate learning environment that meets identified performance standards and incorporates early childhood research and best practices/curriculum.

Successful candidates for this position will possess:
Valid teaching license with certification in Early Childhood
Experience with Montessori preferred

Please see attached job descripton for further information on functions of the position along with educational and experience requirements.

Position Details:
Contract days vary by assignment
7.75 hours

Salary schedule attached

Candidates offered employment will be compensated based on skills, work experience and education.

Des Moines Public Schools offers a generous benefits package including:

Enrollment in IPERS (Iowa Public Employee Retirement System)--a defined benefit plan
Insurance Benefits
Single and Family Health Insurance at no cost to the employee during the first plan year of employment (July 1 - June 30). Premium cost is $600/year after that.
1. Employees can earn up to $600/year via participation in the Healthy U program.
2. Des Moines Public Schools Benefit Information: https://dmschools.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/DMPS-Benefits-Guide-FY-2023.pdf
3. Des Moines Insurance plan information : Employee Benefits - Des Moines Public Schools (dmschools.org)
Current Monthly premiums paid by the district for eligible employees (subject to change effective July 1):

Plan

Single

Emp+1

Family

Alliance Select

801.16

1,573.32

2,537.50

Blue Access

771.48

1,516.72

2,447.28

Delta Dental

34.88

N/A

89.84

Vision (VSP)

12.70

N/A

12.70

3. Single Dental insurance at no cost to the employee. Family Dental Insurance with a minimal monthly cost ($50 per month for most employees).
4. Family Vision Insurance at no cost to the employee for eligible employees. Not all employee groups are eligible.

To prospective employees, we invite you to come here. You will form bonds here, grow here, learn new skills here, and achieve here. But most of all, you will become here. Find out more about Becoming "The Best You" Here at Des Moines Public Schools.

Preschool Teacher - Montessori Classroom

Des Moines Public Schools | Pleasant Hill, IA, United States

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