Jobs in New Mexico

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Education Career Outlook in New Mexico

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New Mexico school districts serve nearly 330,000 students enrolled in public, charter, and state sponsored schools. That means New Mexico is on the lookout for the next generation of teachers. (1)

If you’re enthusiastic about education and serving the community, there are many opportunities available for you in the Land of Enchantment!

Jobs and Benefits for New Mexico Teachers

Learn about high-demand teaching jobs and benefits for New Mexico educators.

Working in Pueblo Schools

New Mexico has 19 pueblos, each with their own language. When hiring, most pueblo schools give first priority to tribal members, but you don’t have to belong to a tribe to teach in a pueblo school.

Some pueblo schools are run by the Bureau of Indian Education, while others are tribally controlled. To work in one of these schools, check out the Bureau of Indian Education job finder, or call the specific school where you want to work. 

If you’re a tribal member and expert, you can earn a Native American Language and Culture certificate—and teach without a degree! For this certificate, you’ll need to speak the language, have knowledge of the tribal culture and get verification from your local tribal authority. (6)(7)

Learn more about working in a Pueblo school.

Education Roles in New Mexico

Whether you're still exploring the career or you're ready to lead your own classroom, here are a few of the roles you could consider in a New Mexico school!

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References

  1. STARS, New Mexico Public Education Department. https://webnew.ped.state.nm.us/bureaus/information-technology/stars/
  2. Teacher Shortage Areas, U.S. Department of Education. https://tsa.ed.gov/#/reports
  3. “Teacher Compensation Progress Report,” New Mexico Legislative Finance Committee. December 2018. https://www.nmlegis.gov/Entity/LFC/Documents/Program_Evaluation_Progress_Reports/Teacher%20Compensation.pdf
  4. Romero, Arsenio, Amanda De Bell and Phoebe Walendziak. Educator Workforce: Supply and Demand in New Mexico,” New Mexico Publich Education Department. September 23, 2023. https://www.nmlegis.gov/handouts/ALFC%20092723%20Item%209%20Educator%20Workforce%20LFC%202023.pdf
  5. New Mexico’s 19 Pueblos, Indian Pueblo Cultural Center. https://indianPueblo.org/new-mexicos-19-Pueblos/
  6. Current Vacancies, Bureau of Indian Education. https://www.bie.edu/current-vacancies
  7. Boren, Rachel, Ph.D. “2023 New Mexico Educator Vacancy Report,” New Mexico State University. October 2, 2023. https://alliance.nmsu.edu/publications/2023-New-Mexico-Educator-Vacancy-Report.pdf 
  8. “New Mexico,” The Para Center. https://paracenter.org/policy-and-legislation/state-policies/new-mexico/

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