Secondary Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary
NAS is seeking passionate, flexible, and student-centered educators to join our small charter school community. We are hiring teachers in Math, Spanish Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies who value collaboration, relationship-building, and a commitment to student success in a small school environment.

Teachers at NAS embrace a team-first mindset and contribute positively to a culture where staff members work collaboratively to meet student needs. In addition to teaching core content, teachers serve as advisory teachers, teach electives, and support school-wide initiatives. Our accelerated schedule allows students to earn a full course credit in one semester, providing opportunities for focused instruction and timely credit recovery.

Essential Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, standards-aligned instruction in assigned content area(s)
• Teach elective courses based on school needs and individual strengths
• Support students in developing critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Serve as a student advisory teacher and build positive relationships with students and families
• Differentiate instruction to meet diverse student needs and support multilingual learners
• Use assessment data to monitor progress and provide targeted interventions
• Collaborate with colleagues across departments to support school goals and student success
• Participate in school activities, committees, events, and other school-wide responsibilities
• Maintain records, grades, communication, and compliance requirements
• Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to contribute beyond assigned responsibilities in a small school setting

QualificationsRequired Qualifications

• Valid New Mexico teaching license or ability to obtain licensure
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
• Appropriate endorsement or ability to teach secondary courses in Math, Spanish Language Arts, Science, or Social Studies
• Strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic school environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Spanish language proficiency preferred (required for Spanish Language Arts positions)
• Experience in charter schools or alternative school settings
• Experience working with multilingual learners and diverse student populations
• Experience with project-based learning, intervention strategies, or interdisciplinary instruction

Ideal Candidate Attributes

The ideal candidate is:

• Student-centered and relationship-focused
• Flexible, collaborative, and adaptable
• A strong team player who willingly contributes beyond assigned responsibilities
• Comfortable wearing multiple hats and supporting school-wide needs
• Excited to teach in an accelerated block schedule where students earn a full credit in one semester
• Committed to helping students achieve academic success and graduate prepared for college, career, and community