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Who's Hiring in Urbandale? -- April 8-14

Need a job? Here are this week's openings in Urbandale and nearby cities.

What kind of job are you looking for? The following businesses are hiring:

Jobs For Teens

  •  is looking for a coffee host. Apply online
  •  is looking for a crew member. Apply online.
  • Kum & Go is looking for a food service associate and a restaurant shift manager at its store on Northwest Urbandale Drive.

Education

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  • in Urbandale is hiring a middle school science teacher. Candidates must be practicing Catholics and have the required teaching endorsements. Applications are available on the schools' website. Send resume and letters of recommendation to Larry Zahn, 3601 66th St., Urbandale, IA, 50322.
  • Johnston Community School District is seeking applicants for four elementary instructional coaches, a part-time middle school math teacher, a seventh grade math and science teacher and several third grade teaching teachers. To apply, visit the district website and click on 'How to apply'.
  • Des Moines Public Schools are now looking to fill several anticipated openings for the 2012-13 school year. To see a full list of positions, visit the district'swebsite.
  • is looking to fill the following positions for the 2012-13 school year: secondary principal, 7-12 vocal music, 7-12 instrumental music, HS language arts, PT Spanish, HS science, PT HS history and an athletic director. To apply, visit the school's website for more details.
  • Holy Trinity School in Des Moines is looking to fill several positions for the 2012-13 school year including 6th-8th grade science, preschool, part-time library associate, technology coordinator and enrollment and public relations. For more details, visit the district's website.

Coaching

  • Johnston Community School District is seeking applicants for several coaching positions for the 2012-13 school year. To apply and see a list of available positions, visit the district website and click on 'How to apply'.

Accounting

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  • Waukee Community School District is looking for an accounts receivable/accounts payable specialist. For a complete job description and online application, check out the district's website.
  • DSI Systems Inc., in Urbandale is seeking an assistant credit manager with general contract and accounting knowledge. Email your resume to applications@dsisystemsinc.com.

Child Care

  • Drake University is looking for a Head Start Program Coordinator to oversee assigned center-based preschool programs and supervises staff. Qualifications include a Master's degree with graduate or undergraduate areas in a related field. A minimum of three years experience in a similar field is required. Specific information can be found here, and interested individuals should apply online.
  • Traditions Children's Center is now hiring assistant teachers, floaters and after-school help. Apply in person at 480 S. 51st St. in West Des Moines.

Truck Drivers

  • Central Refrigerated Services, Inc. in Urbandale is hiring company drivers for $45,000 a year. Requirements: Class A commercial driving license and one year experience. Call 877-369-7084 or apply online.

Firefighter

  • West Des Moines is seeking a full-time firefighter. Applications must be submitted online by Friday, April 13. 

Health Care

  • 3801 Grand Retirement Campus, an assisted living facility in the Des Moines area, is seeking a part-time LPN and also a part-time CMA or med manager. The right person must be self-motivated, dependable and compassionate with seniors. To apply, send materials to jparsons@thenewburycompanies.com.

Law Enforcement

  • is looking for a full-time police officer. Requirements include: Applicants must be 21 years of age, a U.S. citizen, must have vision of not less than 20/100 in both eyes corrected to 20/20, and a valid Iowa drivers license. No felony convictions or convictions for crimes involving moral turpitude. Salary ranges between $47,065 and $59,880. The application deadline is April 29. More information can be found on the city's website.
  • Dallas County Sheriff's Office is hiring full-time and part-time corrections officers, with an immediate need for matrons. A high-school diploma or equivalent required. Candidates are required to pass a background check and have a clean criminal history. Applications are due by April 30. Applications are online and should be sent to Dallas County-HR, 801 Court St., Adel, IA. 50003

Administration/Clerical

  • Walnut Ridge Senior Campus is looking for both a full and part-time receptionist. Previous senior communit or hotel front desk experience is preferred. Apply in person at Walnut Ridge at Clive, 1701 Campus Dr., Clive, IA  50325. You also can email your resumé todsnook@walnutridgeatclive.com.

Warehouse/Manufacturing

  • Des Moines Public Schools is looking for a materials specialist to work in the district's operations warehouse. Basic functions of the job include direct and supervise warehouse staff. A high school diploma or equivalent is required as well as seven years experience in a warehouse distribution, order fulfillment or production management environment. Interested applicants should send a letter of interest and resumé by April 23 to Senta Hawkins, Hiring Specialist, Human Resources Management, 901 Walnut St., Des Moines, IA 50309.

Security

  • in Urbandale is hiring workers for all shifts for its location at 3329 109th St. To apply, call 515-276-3701 or visit the company's website.

Auto Repair

  • Ramsey Auto Center in Urbandale has an immediate opening for an auto technician. The right candidate must have a valid driver's license, a professional attitude and neat appearance, as well as his or her own tools. Apply in person to Nick Merryman or email your resumé tonmerryman@ramseyauto.com. Ramsey Auto is located at 9624 Hickman Rd.

Job Fairs

  • National Employment Service Corporation will hold a job fair on Monday, April 16 from 2-5 p.m., and on Tuesday, April 17 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The job fair will be held at Iowa Workforce, 430 E. Grand Ave. in Des Moines. Open positions include warehouse associates and customer solution representatives. The right people need to be available immediately and willing to work all shifts. Refreshments will be served.

Seasonal

  • The  is accepting applications for summer employment including: Part Time Assistant Managers, Water Safety Instructors, Lifeguards and Cashiers. Summer employment starts mid-May and runs through mid-August.  Details are online.

 

For job openings all around the Des Moines metro area, come back to Urbandale Patch on Saturday morning for more job listings.

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