Microschool Teacher - 6th, 7th, and 8th grade

Overview

The UWC‑USA program – a two‑year experience that integrates our academic, co‑curricular, and residential curricula – prepares students to serve as catalysts for greater unity, peace and sustainability in the world. We support students in the practice of our mission during their two years on campus and challenge them to live our mission for a lifetime.

In the 2026‑2027 school year, UWC‑USA will build on the first year’s pilot of a “microschool” for the children of employees. The microschool is a “homeschool pod” of 6th, 7th, and 8th graders learning together. The Microschool Teacher will teach the small number of different‑grade‑level students, be responsible for developing lesson plans, and working with faculty‑parents to shape a developing program.

The second year will be an adaptive, creative environment, and work to establish a foundation for a program to continue to grow and expand.

• The Microschool Teacher is an inspired Middle School generalist teacher who centers their teaching practice in curiosity, flexibility, imagination, and passion, and can build on the early foundations of our program.
• Lead the second year of the microschool, serving the children of faculty and staff at UWC‑USA.
• Guide students to self‑informed choices and facilitate developmental moments during early adolescence.
• Adapt curriculum from UWCSEA’s bespoke curriculum and incorporate unique experiential learning opportunities in New Mexico.
• Support an individual student’s educational interests while creating a cohesive and supportive cohort of diverse needs.
• Bridge resources at UWC‑USA campus, Montezuma/Las Vegas, and the larger New Mexico community with the microschool.
• Teach a differentiated classroom of 6th, 7th, and 8th grade curricula, running from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm, Monday‑Friday, with 4–10 students.
• Develop lesson plans and assessments aligned with UWCSEA’s bespoke curriculum and UWC‑USA’s educational philosophy.
• Include cross‑curricular connections and scaffold learning for all types of learners, ensuring accessibility.
• Support socio‑emotional needs of students and engage in experiential opportunities offered by UWC‑USA.
• Compile assessment and write a narrative report for each student at designated times of the year.
• Work with a part‑time lead teacher (15 hrs/week) to receive support and guidance.

• Three to five years of experience teaching middle school.

• Employment on a 10‑month agreement from 1 August to 31 May, paid over 12 months.
• Summer and winter holiday travel plans should not interfere with professional obligations at the beginning of August, mid‑December, early January, and late May.