History Teacher

History Teacher

Job : 5841932
Final date to receive applications: Sep 04, 2026 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time)
Posted: Jul 20, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: To Be Determined

The History Teacher is responsible for creating an engaging and academically rigorous learning environment that inspires students to develop a deep understanding of history, civics, geography, economics, and the social sciences. The teacher fosters critical thinking, historical inquiry, and informed citizenship while delivering standards-based instruction that prepares students for college, careers, and active participation in a diverse and democratic society. Through meaningful relationships, high expectations, and culturally responsive teaching practices, the teacher empowers students to analyze the past, understand the present, and shape the future.

• Establishing and communicating course syllabi, clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects
• Maintaining positive relationships with students, parents, coworkers, and supervisors
• Creating a safe, respectful, and inclusive classroom environment
• Communicating regularly with parents
• Helping students improve study methods and habits
• Adapting teaching methods and materials to meet the interests and learning styles of students
• Ensuring students explore various learning opportunities and career paths
• Preparing lessons, units, and projects to address learning outcomes using the Canvas platform
• Working with students one‑on‑one when they need extra help or attention
• Ensuring equal access to the curriculum for all students
• Ensuring all accommodations and modifications are implemented
• Tracking and evaluating student academic progress
• Leading parent‑teacher meetings
• Serving as an advisor to a group of students
• Meet with students and families to select courses for the next semester
• Managing student behavior
• Proctoring assessments
• Using assessment data to inform instruction
• Supporting school‑wide initiatives

Minimum:
Four‑year degree and valid New Mexico Secondary Teaching License (or the ability to obtain such), with appropriate endorsements for the courses being taught.

Preferred:
Bilingual English/Spanish. At least one year of previous teaching experience.

Contract:

1.0 FTE – 10 Months

Pay

Schedule:

NMPED Teachers

NMPED 7-12 Secondary with Social Studies endorsement OR K-12 Specialty with Social Studies endorsement

Full‑Time

• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Sharon Myers , Program Manager
• P.O Box 16326
• Albquerque, New Mexico 87191
• Phone:
• Email: substitutes

The MASTERS Program does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, medical/genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.