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EDUCATIONAL PROFESSIONALS are you looking for a dynamic, progressive work environment? Are you creative, take initiative, and welcome challenges? Taos Academy is looking for you to join our expanding team and support our students in their learning journey.

Employment Opportunities

Educational Assistant

The Educational Assistant plays a vital role in supporting teachers and enhancing the learning experience for students in a variety of educational settings. This position is ideal for individuals passionate about education, particularly those with experience in special education, early childhood education, or working with individuals with developmental disabilities. The Educational Assistant will work closely with students to facilitate learning and promote literacy, math skills, and overall academic development. Please submit a letter of interest, resume, 3 reference letters, and pertinent licensure and documentation by email to Dr Mae LaBella – mlabella@taosacademy.org.

High school/Middle school teachers

Four day work week – High school/middle school with core endorsed teachers. Ability to facilitate learning in all core subjects in a blended digital learning environment. Applicants must possess or obtain NM license, have above average technology skills, embrace collaborative teaming, and be willing to take leadership roles. Please submit a letter of interest, resume, 3 reference letters, and pertinent licensure and documentation by email to Dr Mae LaBella – mlabella@taosacademy.org.

STEM Art teacher

STEM/Art teacher 
Applicants must possess above average technology skills, embrace collaborative teaming, and be willing to take leadership roles. To learn more, visit our website at http://www.taosacademy.org.
Please submit a letter of interest, resume, 3 reference letters, and pertinent licensure and documentation by email to Jamie Lucero-Martinez at jluceromartinez@taosacademy.org..

Dean of Students

The Dean of Students supports the school principal by managing student discipline and supporting policy adherence school-wide, supporting Restorative Practices for reintegration, assisting in the development and implementation of school policies, goals, and mission, maintaining academic progress by fostering a positive learning environment, and other operational or instructional tasks requested by the principal or Executive Director.
  • Student Support and Discipline:
  • Handle student discipline issues, ensuring consistent enforcement of school policies.
  • Utilize and teach restorative practices for reintegration and relationship building.
  • Monitor student attendance and work with families to address attendance issues.
  • Work closely with teachers to ensure student achievement.
  • Administrative and Operational Tasks:
  • Assist in managing daily school operations and administrative tasks.
  • Assist in developing and implementing school policies, goals, and vision.
  • Support operational systems
  • Community Engagement:
  • Develop and maintain positive relationships with parents and the community.
  • Attend school board meetings and other district events when requested.
  • Acting Principal:
  • Serve as the principal’s designee in their absence
  • other operational or instructional tasks requested by the principal or Executive Director.
Job Type: Full-time – 200 days per year
Pay: $85,000.00 – $100,000.00 per year
This position offers an exciting opportunity for individuals passionate about enhancing the student experience through effective leadership.
Please send cover letter, resume, certifications and 3 letters of recommendation to mlabella@taosacademy.org and tfiliss@taosacademy.org.