Employment Opportunities
Available Positions
Welcome
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.
Why Taos Academy?
Taos Academy is a mission-driven, public charter school serving grades 5–12 in one of the most inspiring landscapes in the Southwest. We believe learning should be rigorous, relevant, and connected to the real world—and that teachers thrive when they are trusted as creative professionals.
At Taos Academy, educators collaborate across disciplines, design meaningful projects, and help students connect STEM, the Arts, and humanities in ways that reflect both global challenges and local culture. Teacher voice matters here: we welcome initiative, innovative course ideas, and thoughtful experimentation.
Rooted in the unique creative spirit of Taos—where art, science, land, and community intersect—we offer a supportive environment for educators who want to grow, lead, and teach with purpose.
Teach where curiosity is valued, collaboration is the norm, and imagination is essential.
Employment Opportunities
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Position |
College & Career Teacher |
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Status |
Full-Time |
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School Year |
2026–2027 |
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Location |
Taos, New Mexico |
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Grades |
High School (9–12) |
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Focus |
College & Career Readiness • UNM Dual Credit • Student Success |
To apply:
Please submit a letter of interest, resume, 3 reference letters, and pertinent licensure and documentation by email to Dr. Moodley dmoodley@taosacademy.org
Position Overview
The High School College & Career Teacher prepares students for success after graduation by teaching Career and College Pathways courses, providing targeted Tier 2 academic interventions, and coordinating the University of New Mexico (UNM) Dual Credit program.
Instruction & Student Planning
This position develops and delivers engaging instruction focused on career exploration, college readiness, workforce skills, financial literacy, and post-secondary planning, while supporting students in creating and achieving individualized college and career goals.
UNM Dual Credit Coordination
The teacher recruits, enrolls, and monitors students participating in UNM Dual Credit courses, serves as the primary liaison with the university, and communicates regularly with students, families, faculty, and university personnel to ensure student success.
Tier 2 Interventions & MLSS
The position provides small-group and individualized Tier 2 interventions based on student data, collaborates with teachers and support staff through the school’s Multi-Layered System of Supports (MLSS), monitors student progress, and implements evidence-based strategies to improve academic achievement.
College & Career Support
The College & Career Teacher also assists students with college admissions, scholarships, financial aid resources, graduation planning, career certifications, and workforce opportunities.
Administration & Partnerships
The role includes maintaining accurate records, ensuring compliance with state and university requirements, building partnerships with colleges and community organizations, and collaborating with school leadership to increase graduation readiness and expand meaningful post-secondary opportunities for all students.
Your Responsibilities
- Teach engaging College & Career Pathways courses.
- Guide students in exploring career options and post-secondary opportunities.
- Coordinate Taos Academy’s University of New Mexico (UNM) Dual Credit Program, supporting students from recruitment and enrollment through successful course completion.
- Help students develop individualized college and career plans.
- Assist students with college admissions, scholarships, financial aid, graduation planning, and career certifications.
- Provide targeted academic interventions and individualized support to help students achieve success.
- Collaborate with teachers, advisors, and support staff through the school’s Multi-Layered System of Supports (MLSS).
- Build partnerships with colleges, universities, employers, and community organizations that expand opportunities for our students.
Please submit a letter of interest, resume, 3 reference letters, and pertinent licensure and documentation by email to Dr. Moodley dmoodley@taosacademy.org
STEM / STEAM / Arts Educators Wanted (Part-Time)
Taos Academy is seeking creative, forward-thinking STEM, STEAM, and Arts teachers to join our collaborative learning community in Taos, New Mexico.
This part-time position teaches in the afternoons, making it an ideal opportunity for practicing artists, technologists, designers, programmers, and educators who want to share their expertise while maintaining other professional work.
We welcome proposals across computer technology, programming, engineering, digital or visual arts, music or musicianship, and innovative cross-disciplinary courses. We are open to appropriate suggestions from talented teachers.
If you bring strong technology skills, enjoy collaboration, and see teaching as both rigorous and creative, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply by emailing a letter of interest, resume, three references, and relevant licensure to
📧 Cal van Willigan cvanwilligen@taosacademy.org
To apply:
Please submit a letter of interest, resume, 3 reference letters, and pertinent licensure and documentation by email to Cal van Willigan cvanwilligen@taosacademy.org