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Teacher - Kindergarten (new)
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An Elementary School Teacher teaches elementary school students, usually children ages 5 - 11 who are in kindergarten through fifth or sixth grade, in a public or private school. Teaches all subjects, including reading, writing, math, social studies and science, to one class throughout the school year. Plans curriculum and assesses student progress, manages student behavior and communicates with school parents. May specialize in teaching music, art or physical education, or teach students that are learning English, or work with students with learning disabilities or emotional and behavioral disorders.
$63,205 / year median in New Mexico
+12% projected growth
Job Description
Occupation:
Teachers and Instructors, All OtherLocation:
Las Cruces, NM•88001Job Type:
Full Time (30 Hours or More)Posted:
08/26/2026 Positions available: 1Source:
Las Cruces Public SchoolsWeb Site:
www.lcps.netExpires:
08/31/2026 Job #: 15227 Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window. Work Onsite Full Time Schedule Full Time Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window.Job Goal:
To create a flexible program and an environment favorable to learning and personal growth.To motivate each student to:
develop skills, knowledge, and attitudes in accordance with his/her ability; to develop his/her special talents; to develop sound opinions based on facts; and to develop proficiency in inquiry skills and concepts.Minimum Qualifications1. 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 institutionJob Duties Preparation and Planning1. Teacher's plans reflect solid knowledge of the content and are clearly aligned to NM adopted standards. Teacher demonstrates familiarity with resources to enhance own knowledge in each core area 2. The lesson is designed to implement instructional targets aligned to NM adopted standards as follows: creating explicit connections between previous learning and new concepts and skills; contains substantive learning tasks; structure learning tasks progressively to develop students' cognitive abilities and skills. The sequence of learning experiences is aligned to NM adopted standards, instructional learning targets and is differentiated by scaffolding content and academic language for diverse learners.