Teacher- 5th Grade (4608)

Las Cruces Public Schools; United States; On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Las Cruces Public Schools is seeking an elementary school teacher for grades 4 and 5 at University Hills Elementary School. This full-time position posted on 10/19/2026 closes on 10/25/2026, with required documents including a letter of interest, resume, license, and transcripts.

Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s and/or Master’s in education, a valid NM PED teaching license, and appropriate endorsements, plus recommendations from prior institutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's and/or Master's Degree in education from a regionally accredited college or university.
• Valid New Mexico Public Education Department (PED) Teaching License.
• Endorsement by the State Department of Education.
• Recommendations from degree-granting institution and/or previous employing institution.

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Education

PED Teaching License (NM)

State Education Endorsement

Recommendations from degree/previous employer

Job description

• Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/ Intermediate - Grades 4, 5
• Date Posted: 10/19/2026
• Location: University Hills Elementary School
• Closing Date: 10/25/2026

Minimum Qualifications

1. Bachelor's and/or Master's Degree in education from a regionally accredited college or university
2. Valid New Mexico Public Education Department (PED) Teaching License
3. Endorsement by the State Department of Education
4. Recommendations from degree-granting institution and/or previous employing institution

To be considered an eligible applicant your AppliTrack application must contain the following uploaded documents:

• A Letter of Interest
• A Current Resume
• Current License
• Transcripts

Lateral Transfers

• Lateral Transfer Application
• A Current Resume (Optional)
• Optional documents

Salary schedule information can be found by clicking the link below:

https://www.lcps.net/documents/departments/human-resources/salary-schedules/239733

Las Cruces Public Schools

505 South Main, Suite 249

Las Cruces, NM 88001

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An FBI fingerprint background check will be conducted on all new hires of the Las Cruces Public Schools at a cost to the employee. Continued employment will be contingent upon the results of the background check.