--- title: "Teacher Jobs in Des Moines, IA | Metaintro" canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/teacher/locations/des-moines-ia" language: "en" author: "Metaintro" data_as_of: "2026-11-05T04:20:12.181Z" cite_as: "Metaintro job-market data. https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/teacher/locations/des-moines-ia" data: ["https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/teacher/locations/des-moines-ia/data.json"] --- Teacher market brief · Des Moines, IA # Teacher Jobs in Des Moines, IA 138 teacher openings are live in the Des Moines, IA area from 34 employers, led by Lifewise Academy, New Horizon Enterprises, and Des Moines Public School District. The middle half of posted salaries runs $32,240–$52,000 a year (median $42,900), from the 37% of listings that disclose pay. Data updated Nov 5, 2026 [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Teacher+jobs+in+Des+Moines%2C+IA)[Browse all Teacher markets](/jobs/teacher) ## Role and market snapshot A quick read on demand before you open the live listings **Tracked jobs** : 138 : Live teacher openings currently tracked in the Des Moines market. **Companies hiring** : 34 : Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view. **Median compensation** : $42,900 : 37% of listings provide usable compensation data. ## Market analysis Role-specific demand, level, employer, and compensation signals for this local market Start with the level mix, then compare current demand, compensation coverage, and employer concentration before opening the live listings. Level mix ### Career ladder [Entry-level](/jobs/teacher/locations/des-moines-ia/entry-level)33 jobs Mid-level2 jobs [Lead+](/jobs/teacher/locations/des-moines-ia/lead)14 jobs Level coverage is 36%. Counts remain visible, but fit guidance stays withheld until at least 60% of listings have a reliable level signal. 30-day window ### Demand and salary Current jobs 138 Hiring employers 34 Salary coverage 37% Median experience 2.0 years Within this market ### Employer tier lens Startups & growing teams 67 13 companies · $42,900 median Established employers 19 7 companies Top of market 10 5 companies Coverage-gated ### Salary distribution P25 $32,240 P50 $42,900 P75 $52,000 P90 $56,256 Salary figures use annualized USD posted minimum compensation from listings in this market. An employer that posts the same pay on many listings counts once, and figures render only when enough distinct employers disclose pay. Use Metaintro ### Turn this market signal into momentum Move from aggregate demand to the live roles hiring in this market now. - Open live teacher listings in Des Moines - Compare the level mix before narrowing your search - Use employer and compensation signals to prioritize outreach [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Teacher+jobs+in+Des+Moines%2C+IA)[Get started free](/signup) ## Turn this market brief into a live search. Use the signal The best next step is opening the roles behind the aggregate: compare teacher opportunities in Des Moines, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply. - 138 live roles tracked in this market. - 34 employers represented in the current window. - Market data refreshed Nov 5, 2026. [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Teacher+jobs+in+Des+Moines%2C+IA)[Compare other markets](/jobs/teacher) ## A practical market plan for Teacher in Des Moines Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list. 1. 01Read the demand 138 teacher openings across 34 employers establish the current Des Moines opportunity set. 2. 02Choose the right rung Use the live listings to calibrate title, scope, and experience expectations before applying. 3. 03Prioritize employers Lifewise Academy is one of the most active visible employers, with 30 current openings in this market view. 4. 04Open the live roles 24 representative openings connect this brief to jobs you can review now. With Metaintro Keep market research, live opportunities, saved roles, and the evidence behind your applications moving in one focused loop. ## Where this market is hiring Move from the Des Moines market view into active employers and representative teacher openings Employer activity · 34 companies ### Who is hiring in this market The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample. Lifewise AcademyEmployer profile30Open roles New Horizon EnterprisesStartups & growing teams15Open roles Des Moines Public School DistrictStartups & growing teams10Open roles [![Learning Care Group logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Flearningcare.com%2Ffavicon.ico) Learning Care GroupEstablished employers10Open roles](/company/learning-care-group) Cadence Academy PreschoolStartups & growing teams7Open roles [![Drake University logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.drake.edu%2Ficons%2Ffavicon.ico) Drake UniversityStartups & growing teams6Open roles](/company/drake-university) Johnston Community School DistrictStartups & growing teams6Open roles [![Newton Community School District logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnewtoncsd.b-cdn.net%2Fapp%2Fthemes%2Fnewton-csd%2Fassets%2Fimg%2Ffavicon%2Fapple-touch-icon.png&sig=9T4FJkyPThDHw-XQHXStVrnTp4XLxlCarVis7OiF2O0) Newton Community School DistrictTop of market6Open roles](/company/newton-community-school-district) Live opportunity sample · 24 of 138 matches ### Representative openings Open a role to inspect the full requirements. Compensation appears only when the listing provides usable salary data. [Long-Term Sub - SPED Secondary Teacher (6 Weeks)Live roleIndianola Community School DistrictIndianola, IowaPosted Nov 2, 2026](/job/long-term-sub-sped-secondary-teacher-6-weeks-at-indianola-community-a53dc1bd-41a4-52a1-ac97-02af6d781554)[Virtual Campus High School Business TeacherLive roleDes Moines Public School DistrictDes Moines, Iowa$50,569Posted Nov 2, 2026](/job/virtual-campus-high-school-business-teacher-at-des-moines-public-a513b87e-b52c-50a8-aefc-15f9a1547642)[Term Faculty for Management and EntrepreneurshipLive roleIowa State UniversityAmes, IowaPosted Nov 2, 2026](/job/term-faculty-for-management-and-entrepreneurship-at-iowa-state-ee96be91-8102-505d-9555-82265cae0be9)[Lead Preschool Teacher - UPKLead+Cadence Academy PreschoolWest Des Moines, Iowa$35,360Posted Nov 2, 2026](/job/lead-preschool-teacher-upk-at-cadence-academy-preschool-1d988755-9513-5bd7-bb0b-9ad912468b90)[Long-Term Substitute Science TeacherLive roleJohnston Community School DistrictJohnston, Iowa$42,900Posted Oct 30, 2026](/job/long-term-substitute-science-teacher-at-johnston-community-school-ec4d9b8b-b96f-57ba-9c93-1bf3bc098feb)[Special Education TeacherLive roleOakmont EducationDes Moines, IowaPosted Oct 30, 2026](/job/special-education-teacher-at-oakmont-education-1a02d033-0caa-584b-9c71-e41714118edb)[Substitute Teacher & Para – Ankeny SchoolsLive roleKelly ServicesAnkeny, Iowa$45,500Posted Oct 30, 2026](/job/substitute-teacher-and-para-ankeny-schools-at-kelly-services-a6b848fa-0577-5eab-b092-f3fcb546d755)[Substitute Teacher & Para – Saydel SchoolsLive roleKelly ServicesDes Moines, Iowa$49,400Posted Oct 30, 2026](/job/substitute-teacher-and-para-saydel-schools-at-kelly-services-da564381-74f4-5cd6-8e37-20ec661b419e) #### More teacher openings in Des Moines - [Long-Term Sub - Elementary Teacher · Indianola Community School District](/job/long-term-sub-elementary-teacher-at-indianola-community-school-9b74b423-a71a-5691-952d-bc839efa7a4d) - [6th Grade Teacher · West Des Moines Community Schools](/job/6th-grade-teacher-at-west-des-moines-community-schools-a5235eb0-d0d0-5fa7-a215-25c7b545fc4f) - [Third Grade Teacher · Johnston Community School District](/job/third-grade-teacher-at-johnston-community-school-district-80c3111e-3f66-5ad3-b0cc-0f3061f3b966) - [Preschool Teacher · Cadence Academy Preschool](/job/preschool-teacher-at-cadence-academy-preschool-251dce4b-f424-5045-b440-3dbe8c5c6a1d) - [Preschool Teacher Assistant · Cadence Academy Preschool](/job/preschool-teacher-assistant-at-cadence-academy-preschool-373fd899-3380-5bea-ad99-3ca3eb1919d6) - [Anticipated: HS Biology Teacher - NWHS · Waukee Community School District](/job/anticipated-hs-biology-teacher-nwhs-at-waukee-community-school-4ae10f75-66e1-50ad-84f2-a86aa30d46a9) - [Night School Teacher · Ames Community School District](/job/night-school-teacher-at-ames-community-school-district-7887fb02-47fa-5ce5-b24e-bf4e182ea580) - [Assistant Teacher (1701) · Learning Care Group](/job/assistant-teacher-1701-at-learning-care-group-c4d71ebf-f1c6-5fa9-a2cc-8ca787265d1b) - [Lead Teacher (1701) · Learning Care Group](/job/lead-teacher-1701-at-learning-care-group-cce45b49-bc38-524d-ac24-4c9f8d88ff19) - [Adjunct Instructor, Art and Design · Drake University](/job/adjunct-instructor-art-and-design-at-drake-university-ac3a003a-7ea2-5abd-b616-7aa84ebdf6ca) - [Night School Teacher · Newton Community School District](/job/night-school-teacher-at-newton-community-school-district-92308860-a741-5394-a93c-f52ebf2a1033) - [Open Term Faculty Position in Civil Construction and Environmental Engineering · ISU](/job/open-term-faculty-position-in-civil-construction-and-environmental-0875a453-cfc5-5962-a570-f23ba1335dff) - [Special Education Strategist II: ID Teacher · Johnston Community School District](/job/special-education-strategist-ii-id-teacher-at-johnston-community-0f0092eb-d8e8-5d3b-8c81-28d5d4cea683) - [Preschool Teacher · Cadence Academy Preschool](/job/preschool-teacher-at-cadence-academy-preschool-2f0a1e41-e98f-5e2c-8c4e-0b68d5b79c82) - [Substitute Teacher & Para – Saydel Schools · Kelly Services](/job/substitute-teacher-and-para-saydel-schools-at-kelly-services-20eda873-46a2-5544-a0e8-38e691a7d517) - [Substitute Teacher & Para – Ankeny Schools · Kelly Services](/job/substitute-teacher-and-para-ankeny-schools-at-kelly-services-dc404c17-d71e-56a0-885a-39ad02cbe63d) [Explore all 138 matching jobs](/jobs/search?q=Teacher+jobs+in+Des+Moines%2C+IA) ## Teacher jobs in Des Moines: what applicants need to know Current answers for a difficult AI-era job search, grounded in this publishable role and location market view rather than generic career advice. 1. 01### How many teacher jobs are open in Des Moines? Metaintro tracks 138 live teacher openings from 34 employers in the Des Moines, IA area over the last 30 days. 2. 02### What do teacher jobs in Des Moines pay? The median posted salary is $42,900 a year. The middle half of posted salaries runs $32,240 to $52,000. Based on the 37% of current listings that disclose pay. 3. 03### Which companies are hiring for teacher jobs in Des Moines? Lifewise Academy, New Horizon Enterprises, Des Moines Public School District, and Learning Care Group have the most open teacher roles here right now, out of 34 hiring employers. ## Continue with the next market signal Compare nearby cities, adjacent roles, and publishable level views without leaving the live jobs cluster Nearby cities Compare Teacher demand around Des Moines. 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