Catholic School Careers

PS-8 Principal

St. Joseph Catholic School, Des Moines, IA

St. Joseph Catholic School is seeking a mission-driven, faith-filled Catholic leader to serve as principal for the 2025-2026 school year. The school's dedicated and highly qualified faculty and staff, in collaboration with supportive parents, share the responsibility of guiding students to achieve rigorous standards and benchmarks in our faith-based environment.  St. Joseph provides a quality Catholic preschool through eighth grade education. St. Joseph school opened its doors in 1949 with Sisters of Precious Blood and 95 students. Today the school serves over 230 students in grades PS-8.

The principal develops and implements the faith based educational program of the school. The principal helps lead, create, and promote a strong faith community in which students, families, and staff grow in their personal faith and knowledge of Catholic teaching.

The principal is responsible for developing, implementing, and reviewing the total school program across all grade levels. This includes ensuring academic excellence, supervising and evaluating staff, budgeting, accreditation procedures, development and implementation of the school improvement plan, professional development for staff, enrollment management and marketing efforts.

Qualified applicants should submit the on-line application along with a cover letter, resume, three letters of reference, and copy of Iowa Administrator license to Donna Bishop at dbishop@dmdiocese.org by February 5, 2025.

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PS-8 Assistant Principal

St. Anthony Catholic School, Des Moines, IA

For more than 100 years, St. Anthony Catholic School has provided a quality Catholic education to students in preschool through eighth grade. The only school in the Diocese of Des Moines to offer a language immersion educational track, St. Anthony is essentially two schools in one offering both traditional classroom learning and Two-Way Language Immersion (TWI) through a partnership with Boston College.

Honoring our rich, culturally diverse history, St. Anthony's church and school community aspire to be an inviting and vibrant spiritual home where all are welcome to learn and grow in their Catholic faith while experiencing the love of Jesus Christ.

The Assistant Principal supports the Principal in developing and implementing the faith-based educational program of the school. They help lead, create, and promote a strong faith community in which students, families, and staff grow in their personal faith and knowledge of Catholic teaching.

The Assistant Principal is responsible for assisting with developing, implementing, and reviewing the total school program across all grade levels. This includes ensuring academic excellence, supervising and evaluating staff, budgeting, accreditation procedures, development and implementation of the school improvement plan, professional development for staff, enrollment management and marketing efforts.

Qualified applicants should submit the online application along with a cover letter, resume, three letters of reference, and copy of Iowa Administrator license to Donna Bishop at dbishop@dmdiocese.org by February 5, 2025.

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Elementary Principal (Early Childhood-5th Grade)

St. Albert Catholic School, Council Bluffs, IA

Saint Albert Catholic is seeking a dynamic leader to serve as Elementary Principal (Early Childhood - 5th Grade) for the 2025-2026 school year. Saint Albert is a 6 week to 12th grade accredited non-public school serving approximately 700 students in Council Bluffs, Iowa.

The Principal develops and implements the faith-based educational program of the school. The principal helps lead, create, and promote a strong faith community in which students, families, and staff grow in their personal faith and knowledge of Catholic teaching.

The principal is responsible for developing, implementing, and reviewing the total school program across all grade levels, Early Childhood through 5th Grade. This includes ensuring academic excellence, supervising and evaluating staff, budgeting, accreditation procedures, development and implementation of the school improvement plan, professional development for staff, enrollment management and marketing efforts.

Excellent communication skills along with a deep understanding of educational systems and the ability to work with parents, stakeholder groups, and the wider parish communities are essential.

A successful candidate must be a practicing Catholic with knowledge of Catholic teaching and must hold a valid Iowa Administrator license with Evaluator Approval. Possession of or willingness to obtain a Director License through the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services is required.

Qualified applicants should complete the application on TeachIowa and send a cover letter, resume, three letters of reference, and copy of an Iowa Administrator license to Donna Bishop at dbishop@dmdiocese.org by February 17, 2025.

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

2024-25 Openings

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

Art/STEM Teacher

Christ the King, Des Moines, IA

Christ the King Catholic School is hiring an art/STEM teacher for the 2024-25 school year.

Interested candidates are asked to submit the following documents to Susan Battani atsbattani@cksdesmoines.com:

• Current resume
• A brief cover letter outlining your interest
• 3 letters of recommendation
• Copies of current teaching licenses

Elementary Classroom Teacher (1st Grade)

Holy Family Catholic School, Des Moines, IA

Holy Family Catholic School seeks an elementary classroom teacher for the 2025-26 school year. Holy Family Catholic School is seeking candidates that possess a strong educational background, solid organizational skills, superior communication skills, and demonstrated leadership abilities.

The elementary classroom teacher will be 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.

A bachelor’s degree in education or related field is required. The ideal candidate will also have a multi-subject teaching credential with a classroom-setting background, experience working with children in an educational setting, proficiency in lesson planning and classroom management, knowledge of educational administration principles, strong behavioral management skills, the ability to adapt teaching methods to meet the needs of diverse learners, and familiarity with library services and literacy education.

Qualified applicants should submit the online application on TeachIowa along with a cover letter, resume, three letters of reference, and a copy of a current teaching license and transcripts. Applicants must hold a valid Iowa license or be eligible for licensure. Interested candidates may reach out to Ms. Paulette Neuhalfen-Theisen (ptheisen@hfsdm.org), school principal, with application materials or questions.

Elementary Music Teacher

Multiple Locations, Des Moines, IA

Holy Family Catholic School and St. Anthony Catholic School seek an elementary music teacher. The schools are seeking candidates that possess a strong educational background, solid organizational skills, superior communication skills, and demonstrated leadership abilities.

The elementary music teacher will be a shared position that spends time at each of the three 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.

A bachelor’s degree in education or related field is required. The ideal candidate will also have a multi-subject teaching credential with a music background, experience working with children in an educational setting, proficiency in lesson planning and classroom management, knowledge of educational administration principles, strong behavioral management skills, the ability to adapt teaching methods to meet the needs of diverse learners, and familiarity with library services and literacy education.

Qualified applicants should submit the online application on TeachIowa along with a cover letter, resume, three letters of reference, and a copy of a current teaching license and transcripts. Applicants must hold a valid Iowa license or be eligible for licensure. Interested candidates may reach out to Ms. Paulette Neuhalfen-Theisen (ptheisen@hfsdm.org), Holy Family principal, or Ms. Jennifer Raes (jraes@stanthonydsm.org), St. Anthony principal with application materials or questions.

Band Teacher

Multiple Locations, Des Moines, IA

Holy Family Catholic School, St. Anthony Catholic School, and St. Luke the Evangelist Catholic School seek a band teacher. The schools are seeking candidates that possess a strong educational background, solid organizational skills, superior communication skills, and demonstrated leadership abilities.

The band teacher will be a shared position that spends time at each of the three 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.

A bachelor’s degree in education or related field is required. The ideal candidate will also have a multi-subject teaching credential with a music background, experience working with children in an educational setting, proficiency in lesson planning and classroom management, knowledge of educational administration principles, strong behavioral management skills, the ability to adapt teaching methods to meet the needs of diverse learners, and familiarity with library services and literacy education.

Qualified applicants should submit the online application on TeachIowa along with a cover letter, resume, three letters of reference, and a copy of a current teaching license and transcripts. Applicants must hold a valid Iowa license or be eligible for licensure. Interested candidates may reach out to Ms. Paulette Neuhalfen-Theisen (ptheisen@hfsdm.org), Holy Family principal, Ms. Jennifer Raes (jraes@stanthonydsm.org), St. Anthony principal, or Ms. Misty Hade (misty.hade@slte-school.org), St. Luke the Evangelist principal, with application materials or questions.

Elementary Classroom Teacher (Grades 4-5)

St. Anthony Catholic School, Des Moines, IA

St. Anthony Catholic School seeks a bilingual/biliterate (Spanish and English) elementary classroom teacher for the 2025-26 school year. St. Anthony Catholic School is seeking candidates that possess a strong educational background, solid organizational skills, superior communication skills, and a faith in Jesus Christ.

A K-6 regular classroom teacher endorsement (102) or other endorsement as approved by the Board of Educational Examiners is a requirement for this position. A reading endorsement (148) is preferred but not required. Experience working in a diverse student and learner population is preferred but not required. Practicing Catholic preferred but not required.

Qualified applicants should submit the online application on TeachIowa along with a cover letter, resume, three letters of reference, and a copy of a current teaching license and transcripts. Applicants must hold a valid Iowa license or be eligible for licensure. Interested candidates may reach out to Ms. Jennifer Raes (jraes@stanthonydsm.org), school principal, with application materials or questions.

Pre-K Associate

St. Augustin, Des Moines, IA

Saint Augustin Catholic School is hiring a Pre-K Associate for the 2024-25 school year.

Interested candidates are asked to submit the following documents to Kristel Spike at kspike@staugustinschool.org:

• Current resume
• A brief cover letter outlining your interest
• 3 letters of recommendation

Art Teacher

St. Joseph Catholic School, Des Moines, IA

St. Joseph Catholic School  is seeking an art teacher for the 2024-25 school year.

Interested candidates are asked to submit the following documents to Lynn Ernst at lernst@stjosephcatholicdsm.org:

• Current resume
• A brief cover letter outlining your interest
• Teaching certificate

Music Teacher (K-8)

St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School, West Des Moines, IA

St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School  is seeking a K-8 music teacher for the 2024-25 school year.

Interested candidates are asked to submit the following documents to Jeff Lynch at jlynch@saintfrancisschool.org:

• Current resume
• A brief cover letter outlining your interest
• Teaching certificate

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

Immediate Openings

2024-25 Openings

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

Library/TAG Teacher

Saint Malachy Catholic School, Creston, IA

Saint Malachy Catholic School is seeking a dedicated and passionate school librarian/gifted teacher to our academic community. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in fostering a love for reading, supporting curriculum goals, and promoting information literacy skills among students. This teacher will also reach the needs to those students who find themselves needing greater challenges and expanded learning opportunities. This is an FTE .5 position.

Interested candidates are asked to submit the following documents to Jennifer Simmons at jsimmons@crestonstmalachy.org:

• Employment application
• Current resume
• A brief cover letter outlining your interest
• Teaching certificate

Administrative Assistant

St. Anthony Catholic School, Des Moines, IA

The administrative assistant at St. Anthony Catholic School serves students from preschool through 8th grade and plays a key role in supporting the smooth daily operation of the school.

This position involves fostering a welcoming and supportive office environment, performing a variety of clerical duties, and assisting administration in work on reports, meetings, communications, and enrollment – all while ensuring the school climate reflects the values and mission of the Catholic faith.

The ideal candidate will be a highly organized and dedicated professional with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. A bilingual/biliterate candidate is preferred but not required.

Qualified applicants should submit the online application on TeachIowa along with a cover letter, resume, and three letters of reference. Interested candidates may reach out to Ms. Jennifer Raes (jraes@stanthonydsm.org), school principal, with application materials or questions.

Teacher Associate (8am-1pm M-F)

St. Theresa Catholic School, Des Moines, IA

St. Theresa Catholic School  is seeking a full-time teacher associate for the 2024-25 school year.

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

• Current resume
• Three letters of recommendation
• Relevant credentials

Immediate Openings

2024-25 Openings

2024-25 Openings