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Who's Hiring Around Ankeny? Ankeny Schools, Grand View College, Adventureland and More

Looking for a job in the community or nearby? Ankeny Patch will bring the classifieds for the week of June 10 to you.

What kind of job are you looking for? The following businesses are hiring in several career fields —

Accounting

  • Grand View College in Des Moines is looking for a director of student accounts. This person will be responsible for the overall pperation of student financial services, billing and receivables, and cashiering functions. This position also supervises AR/collection staff. For more information and to apply, visit the college's website.

Administrative/Clerical

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  • Grand View College in Des Moines also is looking for administrative assistant in the student life office. This position will coordinate schedules and complete tasks for the student life office. For more information and to apply, visit the college's website.

Automotive

  • Des Moines Imports is looking for automotive technicians. The ability to work in a team environment and fix vehicles right the first time are required. Other requirements include a valid driver's license and good driving record. To apply, send a resumé to Steve at steve@desmoinesimports.com.

Customer Service

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  • Git n Go Convenience Stores are searching for an assistant manager and a full-time cashier. Interested candidates can apply at the company's corporate office, located at 2716 Indianola Ave. in Des Moines, or at the Ankeny store, located at 2811 S.W. Oralabor Rd.

Education/Coaching (All Positions)

  • is searching for an elementary principal to start July 1. This is a 12-month position, and previous school leadership experience as well as an administrative endorsement are required. Applications are due June 20. To apply, visit the district's website. All individual inquiries can be made to Dr. Matt Adams.
  • Saydel school district currently has an opening for a vocal music teacher in grades 5-8. A bachelor's degree in music education is required. Application deadline is June 20. To apply, send a letter of interest, application, resumé and credentials to Saydel District Office, 5740 N.E. 14th St., Des Moines, IA 50313. Applications and complete details are available online.
  • Johnston Community School District is seeking applicants for several teaching and 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'.
  • Dowling Catholic High School has a full time operning for a counselor. To apply visit the district's website.
  • Waukee school district is looking for two half-time pre-algebra teachers. For a job description and application, visit the district's website.
  • Perry Community School Disrict is looking to fill several teaching positions. To see a complete list and to apply, visit the district's website.
  • Bondurant-Farrar school district currently is seeking a middle/high school vocal music instructor and a middle school guidance counselor. Applications are available online at the district website. Deadline to apply is June 20.
  • Des Moines Public Schools has teaching vacancies in special education and 6-12 mathematics. To apply, visit the district's website.

General

  • Valley West Mall is West Des Moines currently is taking applications for housekeeping and security staff. Full-time positions are available. To apply, visit Valley West Mall guest services. The mall is located at 1551 Valley West Dr.

Health Care

  • Iowa Health Home Care is looking for full and part-time RNs and LPNs to work overnights with two medically fragile young adults in the Des Moines area. Eight to 12 hour shifts are available, and training is provided. To apply, visit the company's website and use job codes #17483 (RN) and #17481 (LPN).

Hospitality

  • Adventureland Inn in Altoona is hiring housekeeping staff and room inspectors. Pay is based on experience. Apply in person at 3200 Adventureland Dr. in Altoona.

Information Technology

  • Des Moines Public Schools is looking for an application systems analyst to work within district facilties. To apply, visit the district's website.

Seasonal

  • Chapel Hill Gardens, located at 4400 Merle Hay Rd. in Des Moines, is looking for seasonal workers. Apply in person at Sunset Memorial Gardens, located at 7601 Fleur Dr.

Security

  • NPI 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.

Social Services

  • Woodward Academy will be holding walk-in interviews for youth counselors on Tuesday, June 12, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Woodward Academy, located at 1251 334th St. in Woodward. If you are unable to attend the interviews, please send a cover letter and resume to mdodds@wwacademy.com.

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