Kindergarten Assistant

Kindergarten Assistant West Des Moines Community Schools

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- West Des Moines, Iowa This job is also posted in TeachIowa, Iowa's Marketplace for education jobs, and West Des Moines Community Schools Job Details

Job ID:

5705328

Application Deadline:

May 22, 2026 4:30 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Aug 22, 2026 Job Description

Address:

713 8th Street, West Des Moines, Iowa 6.75 hours a day, 8:45-4:00 M, T, Th, F; 8:45-3:15 W. Click here to view the full job description Performs clerical duties, provides general supervision, including lunchroom and noon recess, and works cooperatively with the teacher in serving the needs of kindergarten children.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Assists with the general supervision of student activities as assigned. Performs clerical duties as directed. Provides individual assistance to children in need of special help. Supervises children during recess. Assists with maintaining an orderly and attractive room. Provides leadership for student activities as assigned. Keeps the teacher advised on all matters of relevance. Assists with bus duty. Supervises students during lunch and noon recess. Completes all safety training as required. Performs other related duties as assigned. We are pleased to offer the following insurance benefits:

• Single health insurance at no cost
• Single dental insurance at no cost
• Optional vision insurance
• Life insurance (1x annualized salary) at no cost
• Long term disability insurance at no cost
• Coverage for spouse, children, or family is available (employee share = 27%) 8 paid holidays: Labor day, Thanksgiving + Black Friday, Christmas Eve, Christmas, New Years, Martin Luther King Day, Memorial Day.

Leave package consisting of:

• 15 sick days
• 7 family sick days
• 1 personal day
• Bereavement, adoption, and parental leave available WDMCS is an IPERS employer.

403(b) plan available to those wishing to contribute to a supplemental retirement account.

Selection Procedure:

Applicants with completed applications will be screened for the interview process. If you are selected for an interview, you will receive a call or email from the person involved with the hiring process. You will receive an email notification if you are not selected for an interview. Applicants will receive a confirmation email stating their application is complete. AA/EEO Employer

Position Type:

Full-Time

Salary:

$15.56 to $17.96 Per Hour