General Education Teacher- PreKindergarten

Puesta PreK; Rio Rancho (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Puesta Public Schools, Puesta PreK in Rio Rancho, NM, seeks a General Education Teacher for PreKindergarten for the 2026-2027 school year. The position is a 190-day contract with starting date immediately after hire.

Bachelor’s degree and NM teaching license (or eligibility within 90 days) are required. Responsibilities include implementing approved curricula, maintaining records, communicating with families, and collaborating with staff to meet state standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from regionally accredited college or university.
• Current NM license appropriate to teaching assignment or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate teaching with site-based goals and district objectives.
• Implement curricula to meet state standards and benchmarks.
• Arrange classroom for optimum learning and safety.
• Maintain student records of performance and attendance and report cards on time.
• Communicate with parents/guardians about student progress and schedule conferences.
• Attend staff meetings and in-service trainings and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Professional communication

Confidentiality

Technology skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

General Education Teacher- PreKindergarten

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Job Details

Job ID: 5942173

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 28, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

This job posting is for Short Term 2026-2027 school year

Puesta del Sol PreKindergarten

190-day contract

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.

Application Procedure:

Applicant must attach:

• 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

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Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories: Classroom Teacher > Early Childhood

Contact Information

• Brittany Behenna Griffith , Principal
• Puesta PreK
• Email: [e-mail]