2026-2027 SY - Teacher - Heritage Language (Navajo); Free Rent/Utilities - Elementary

About the Role

To deliver the district bilingual and/or home language educational program with the goal of students becoming bilingual and biliterate in English and a second language and meeting state academic content and standards and benchmarks in all subject areas according to state, tribal, and district education standards.

Responsibilities

• Read, write and speak the home language Navajo and the English language proficiently.
• Accurately demonstrate knowledge of the content area and approved curriculum.
• Utilize a variety of teaching methods and resources for each area taught and/or assigned.
• Communicates with and obtains feedback with students in a manner that enhances student learning and understanding with parents and staff.
• Appropriately apply the principles of student growth, development, and learning to enhance optimal student engagement.
• Develop, administer, and analyze student assessments.
• Promote positive student behavior and a safe and healthy environment for learning.
• Create a positive atmosphere conducive to promoting student involvement and self-concept, recognizing student diversity.
• Participate in the development and administration of district goals, objectives and procedures.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Understand and respect the cultural diversities, and traditional beliefs and practices, of students and their families.
• Participates in faculty and professional meetings and professional development opportunities.
• Performs all teaching requirements as required by the district/state.
• Performs related duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications

• Basic principles of early childhood development including human growth and development, and special education.
• Content area theories, approved curriculum, and the objectives of assigned area of instruction.
• Teaching methods and resources for each assigned area of instruction.
• Modern, effective and innovative teaching practices and techniques.
• Modern office and classroom equipment, including computers.
• The principles of student growth, development, and learning to enhance student learning and understanding.
• State and District curriculum guidelines or requirements.
• Cultural diversities of the local area.
• Recent development, current literature and information related to bilingual education programs.
• Pertinent federal, state and local laws, codes and safety regulations.
• Knowledge of cultural traditions and practices of the Native American communities.
• Analyze and interpret literature and apply to classroom practices.
• Understand, develop and implement bilingual curriculum in conjunction with local, state and national standards.

Experience & Education

• Experience: One year of related work experience in a school setting is desirable.
• Education: High School Diploma.

Licensure & Certificates

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, the appropriate teaching license and endorsements in assigned area of instruction from the New Mexico State Department of Education including a New Mexico Native American Language and Culture PreK-12 Certificate (520 Certificate) or New Mexico Native American Language and Culture PreK-12 Certificate (520 Certificate) to teach Navajo or Zuni.

Work Location & Schedule

• Work Location: Ramah Elementary School
• Work Hours: 7.5 hours/Day
• Contract Length: 194 Days
• Attendance: On-site attendance is mandatory for this position.

Pay

• 520 Certificate Only - $60,583.00 minimum to $60,631.00 maximum
• 520 Certificate with Teacher's License - $60,583.00 minimum to $84,868.00 maximum