Teacher market brief · Des Moines, IA
Teacher Jobs in Des Moines, IA
141 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 36% of listings that disclose pay.
Data updated Nov 4, 2026
Role and market snapshot
A quick read on demand before you open the live listings
Tracked jobs
- 141
- 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
- 36% 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
Level coverage is 35%. 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
141
Hiring employers
34
Salary coverage
36%
Median experience
2.0 years
Within this market
Employer tier lens
Startups & growing teams
70
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.
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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.
- 141 live roles tracked in this market.
- 34 employers represented in the current window.
- Market data refreshed Nov 4, 2026.
A practical market plan for Teacher in Des Moines
Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list.
- 01
Read the demand
141 teacher openings across 34 employers establish the current Des Moines opportunity set.
- 02
Choose the right rung
Use the live listings to calibrate title, scope, and experience expectations before applying.
- 03
Prioritize employers
Lifewise Academy is one of the most active visible employers, with 30 current openings in this market view.
- 04
Open the live roles
24 representative openings connect this brief to jobs you can review now.
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Where this market is hiring
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Employer activity · 34 companies
Who is hiring in this market
The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample.
Live opportunity sample · 24 of 141 matches
Representative openings
Open a role to inspect the full requirements. Compensation appears only when the listing provides usable salary data.
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- Preschool Teacher Assistant · Cadence Academy Preschool
- Anticipated: HS Biology Teacher - NWHS · Waukee Community School District
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- Lead Teacher (1701) · Learning Care Group
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- Special Education Strategist II: ID Teacher · Johnston Community School District
- Preschool Teacher · Cadence Academy Preschool
- Substitute Teacher & Para – Saydel Schools · Kelly Services
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.
- 01
How many teacher jobs are open in Des Moines?
Metaintro tracks 141 live teacher openings from 34 employers in the Des Moines, IA area over the last 30 days.
- 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 36% of current listings that disclose pay.
- 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.
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Level views
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