General Education Teacher - Kinder

Maggie Cordova Elementary School; Rio Rancho (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Maggie Cordova Elementary School in Rio Rancho, NM is seeking a General Education Kinder teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. This short-term position runs on a 190-day contract, with an immediate start to support student learning and state standards alignment.

The role requires a BA and NM teaching license (or eligibility to obtain within 90 days), plus strong organizational and communication skills for collaboration with families and staff.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Coordinates teaching program with site-based goals and district-wide objectives.
• Implements approved curricula to achieve student learning at state standards and benchmarks.
• Arranges classroom for optimum learning and student safety.
• Uses conflict resolution skills with students.
• Maintains records of student performance and attendance.
• Completes required reports and report cards on time.
• Maintains contact with parents/guardians regarding progress; attends conferences.
• Attends staff meetings and professional development activities.
• Demonstrates competent technology skills.

Skills

Efficient organizational ability

Professional written and oral

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree

New Mexico teaching license

Job description

General Education Teacher - Kinder

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Job Details

Job ID: 5992304

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Nov 13, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

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

190 Day Contract

Maggie Cordova 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.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Salary information can be found here

Position Type: Full-Time

Contact Information

• Rachel Aaker , Principal
• Maggie Cordova Elementary School
• Email: [e-mail]