Teacher (Elementary)

Sasischools; Shiprock (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

SASI Schools in Shiprock, NM, invites qualified educators to join our Tribally Controlled school on the Navajo Nation. The role requires a Bachelor's in Elementary Education, NM teaching licensure, and preference for TESOL endorsement, with knowledge of NM PED standards. Applicants must pass background checks and hold a valid driver’s license.

The school emphasizes Beyond Textbooks curriculum and Navajo Nation employment preference. Contact [e-mail] for more information.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education or related field from an accredited college or university.
• Valid New Mexico Teacher Licensure with endorsements as applicable.
• TESOL endorsement preferred.
• Comprehensive knowledge of New Mexico PED Academic Standards required.
• Must have or obtain - First Aid/CPR/AED certification for infant/child/adult.
• Navajo Nation Food Handler's permit.
• Bilingual in Dine & English preferred.
• Must have or meet minimum physical requirements: sitting, standing, lifting, carrying (up to 50 lbs), reaching, squatting, kneeling, or moving light furniture may be required.
• Must have valid state-issued driver's license.
• MUST be able to pass background checks for New Mexico state, Navajo Nation, and FBI.
• SASI schools currently utilize Beyond Textbooks curriculum framework.

Skills

Bilingual in Dine & English

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education, or related field

Valid New Mexico Teacher Licensure

TESOL endorsement preferred

Job description

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education, or related field, from accredited college or university.

Valid New Mexico Teacher Licensure, with endorsement(s) as applicable.

Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) endorsement preferred.

Comprehensive knowledge of New Mexico PED Academic Standards required.

Must have or obtain -

• First Aid/CPR/AED certification for infant/child/adult
• Navajo Nation Food Handler's permit

Bilingual in Dine & English preferred.

Must have or meet minimum physical requirements: sitting, standing, lifting, carrying (up to 50 lbs), reaching, squatting, kneeling, or moving light furniture may be required.

Must have valid state-issued driver's license.

**MUST be able to pass background checks for New Mexico state, Navajo Nation, and FBI.

SASI schools currently utilize Beyond Textbooks curriculum framework.

SASI is a Tribally Controlled school under the Bureau of Indian Education location on the Navajo Nation in Shiprock, NM.

For more information, please contact [e-mail]

Shiprock Associated Schools, Inc. is currently not accepting any foreign sponsorships.

NAVAJO PREFERENCE:

Preferential consideration for employment will be given to people of documented Navajo tribal membership who meet the qualifications above, in accordance with the requirements of the Navajo Preference in Employment Act.