General Education Teacher - ESS

Enchanted Hills Elementary School; Rio Rancho (NM); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Enchanted Hills Elementary School in Rio Rancho, NM seeks a General Education Teacher (ESS) for the 2026-2027 school year. The position is a 190-day contract with responsibilities aligned to district goals and approved curricula to meet state standards.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree and a valid NM teaching license or the ability to obtain licensure within 90 days of hire. Strong organizational, written and verbal communication, and confidentiality skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
• Current New Mexico Department of Education license appropriate to the teaching assignment with applicable endorsements or ability to obtain proper licensure within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates teaching program with site-based goals and district-wide objectives.
• Implements approved curricula to achieve student learning at appropriate state standards and benchmarks level for each grade
• Arranges physical environment of the classroom for optimum learning and safety of students.
• Uses and applies appropriate conflict resolution skills with students.
• Maintains positive attitude and ensures classroom environment is conducive to student learning.
• Develops goals and objectives for self, group, and student academic achievement, maintaining documentation to assure accountability.
• Provides appropriate instructional classroom activities for students; Maintains order in the assigned classroom.
• Maintains records of student performance and attendance.
• Completes required reports and report cards within prescribed timeframes.
• Maintains appropriate contact with parents/guardians regarding student progress, arranges for and attends parent /teacher conferences
• Attends staff meetings and in-service training activities
• Competent technology skills.
• Demonstrates the competencies as required by Regulation Title 6,Chapter 69, Part 4.12New Mexico Administrators Code Performance Evaluation System Requirements for Teachers.
• Adheres to Code of Ethics as outlined in 6.60.9 New Mexico Administrators Code
• Performs other job duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree

NM teaching license

Job description

General Education Teacher - ESS

Rio Rancho Public Schools Enchanted Hills Elementary School - Rio Rancho, New Mexico Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5896830

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 21, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

This is a Short Term Job Posting for the 2026 - 2027 School Year

190 Day Contract

Enchanted Hills Elementary School

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university;
• Current New Mexico Department of Education license appropriate to the teaching assignment with applicable endorsements or ability to obtain proper licensure within 90 days of hire.

Skills/Aptitudes:

• Efficient organizational ability;
• Professional written and oral communication skills;
• Ability to maintain high level of professionalism and confidentiality regarding students, staff, parents, and school matters.

Essential Job Responsibilities of Teacher:

• Coordinates teaching program with site-based goals anddistrict-wide objectives;
• Implements approved curricula to achieve student learning atappropriate state standards and benchmarks level for each grade
• Arranges physical environment of the classroom for optimumlearning and safety of students;
• Uses and applies appropriate conflict resolution skills withstudents;
• Maintains positive attitude and ensures classroom environment isconducive to student learning;
• Develops goals and objectives for self, group, and studentacademic achievement, maintaining documentation to assure accountability;
• Provides appropriate instructional classroom activities forstudents; Maintains order in the assigned classroom;
• Maintains records of student performance and attendance;
• Completes required reports and report cards within prescribed timeframes;
• Maintains appropriate contact with parents/guardians regarding student progress, arranges for and attends parent /teacher conferences
• Attends staff meetings and in-service training activities
• Competent technology skills.
• Demonstrates the competencies as required by Regulation Title 6,Chapter 69, Part 4.12New MexicoAdministrators Code Performance Evaluation System Requirements forTeachers.
• Adheres to Code of Ethics as outlined in 6.60.9 New MexicoAdministrators Code
• Performs other job duties as assigned.

Work Hours:

Work hours are established in employment contract. Additional work hours may be assigned by the School Principal within the parameters of the current Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

Application Procedure:

• Copy of Professional License OR copy of licensure application with money order sent to NMPED OR a written statement as to the status of your NM licensure.
• Copy of transcript from each crediting college or university

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Salary information can be found here

Contact Information

• Steven Herrera , Principal
• Enchanted Hills Elementary School
• Email: [e-mail]