Learn everything you need to know about becoming a teacher in the Land of Enchantment. It’s why we’re here.
At TEACH New Mexico, we envision a world where all kids have access to great educators.
Why? Because teachers matter. In fact, teacher quality is the #1 factor in student learning—and qualified teachers make a lifelong impact.
Yet New Mexico is facing a teacher shortage. According to the 2024 New Mexico Educator Vacancy Report, state schools started the year still needing 737 new teachers and over 350 instructional assistants.
What does it mean for you? It means you can make a big impact as an educator in New Mexico.
Our mission is to help talented people from all backgrounds explore the teaching profession. We're here to find and support the next generation of teachers and ensure our nation’s students have the teachers they deserve.
TEACH New Mexico launched in April 2025, as part of a partnership with the New Mexico Public Education Department and TEACH.org. The initiative is made possible thanks to our generous philanthropic funders.
When TEACH.org began in 2015, we started with clear goals: Reduce the national teacher shortage, elevate the image of the teaching profession and support anyone interested in becoming a teacher. TEACH has since grown into one of the nation’s largest and most effective teacher recruitment organizations.
Teaching is a fulfilling, creative and powerful profession. But how do you know if it’s right for you? And how do you get started in the profession?
TEACH New Mexico is here to make it easy to explore teaching and take steps to become a teacher.
We support future teachers from all backgrounds, from high school students to college grads, career changers, and school staff members. No matter where you’re starting, we’ll help you learn about the career—and find a path that fits your life.
Here are some of the tools and resources we offer, all free:
Media resources for TEACH New Mexico, recruiters for the next generation of teachers.
Read More(1) Teachers Matter: Understanding Teachers’ Impact on Student Achievement.” RAND. https://www.rand.org/education-and-labor/projects/measuring-teacher-effectiveness/teachers-matter.html.
(2) Lee, Se Woong. Pulling Back the Curtain: Revealing the Cumulative Importance of High-Performing, Highly Qualified Teachers on Students’ Educational Outcome.” Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis, 40(3), 359-381. https://doi.org/10.3102/0162373718769379.
(3) “2024 New Mexico Educator Vacancy Report.” New Mexico State University. https://alliance.nmsu.edu/publications/2024-New-Mexico-Educator-Vacancy-Report.pdf
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