Teacher - 5th Grade (8538)

Las Cruces Public Schools; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Las Cruces Public Schools in Las Cruces, NM, seeks an Elementary School Teacher for Monte Vista Elementary School. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in Education and a valid NM PED teaching license with the appropriate endorsement.

Applicants should submit a letter of interest, a current resume, transcripts, and a license. An FBI background check will be conducted for all new hires, and continued employment depends on the results.

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 or Master’s Degree in Education

Job description

• Position Type: Elementary School Teaching
• Date Posted: 10/21/2026
• Location: Monte Vista Elementary School
• Closing Date: 10/26/2026

Minimum 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

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

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

Las Cruces Public Schools

505 South Main, Suite 249
Las Cruces, NM 88001
[phone]

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.