Thank you for your interest in employment with Albuquerque Academy!
Albuquerque Academy’s principal objective is the academic, creative, moral and physical development of each student. The Academy seeks to prepare its graduates to serve their country and communities with wisdom and conviction, and their fellows with compassion. To this end, the school seeks to recruit and retain faculty and staff who exemplify these same qualities and who approach every aspect of their job with dedication and professionalism.
Albuquerque Academy is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy not to discriminate and to comply with all applicable state and federal laws prohibiting discrimination in employment based on race, color, gender, sexual orientation, creed, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, veteran status, or other applicable protected classification.
Current Career Opportunities
SCHEDULE
Three-Quarters Time
POSITION SUMMARY
The Experiential Education Department at Albuquerque Academy seeks a passionate and energetic Experiential Education faculty and wilderness trip leader for middle and high school students. We are looking for someone who is patient, engaging, and inspires a love of the outdoors and the natural world in all students, works well with colleagues, and enjoys thinking about the art of teaching outdoor and leadership education. In addition to co-teaching a class, candidates will also work as part of a team to prepare for and lead the department’s array of experiential education trips. Diversity is a core value at Albuquerque Academy, and we seek candidates who demonstrate an abiding commitment to equity and belonging.
Faculty positions in the Experiential Education Department require a minimum of a bachelor’s degree and multi-day wilderness trip-leading experience. A deep knowledge of outdoor living skills, outdoor travel and navigation, and judgment and decision-making is required. Teaching-level competence with one or more technical skills, such as rock climbing, mountain biking, and whitewater kayaking is mandatory. The experiential education curriculum progression includes two day hikes and an overnight for 6th graders, a three-day backpacking trip for 7th graders, technical day trips for 8th graders, and a four to five-day backpacking trip for 9th graders. Faculty also support experiential co-curricular trips for other academic departments, design and lead three-week field-based senior seminars, and teach and support field components for high school elective classes. Time off for the 3/4 faculty in November, and January into early February reflects the 3/4 time commitment of this position during the school year as a whole. Programs are offered throughout New Mexico and the Four Corners region. Detailed information can be found on the department website on xcikth.dgmachine.net.
DEADLINE TO APPLY AND SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
The position is open until filled. Applicants are asked to submit a letter of interest and resume along with their online application. To view the full job description and apply online, click here.
SCHEDULE
Full-Time
POSITION SUMMARY
The Visual Arts Department at Albuquerque Academy seeks a full-time visual arts teacher. Applicants must be skilled in teaching photography, design, and general art, beginning in August 2024. The classes to be taught can include: Photography, Foundation in Art, Drawing and Painting, and AP Art. The position is primarily for teaching grades eight through twelve, though the ability to teach sixth and seventh-grade art will be helpful. Teaching experience is strongly preferred, and being skilled in more than one media area- such as drawing, painting, photography, digital art, ceramics, or sculpture will be helpful. Diversity is a core value at Albuquerque Academy, and we seek candidates who demonstrate an abiding commitment to equity and belonging.
We are looking for teachers who are also practicing visual artists, comfortable working closely with colleagues, and enjoy the creativity and intensity of their adolescent students. The art program is staffed by eight artist-teachers and is supported by a generous budget. The visual arts curriculum is rigorous, and outside the classroom, our teachers work with students to foster their growth and development into effective contributors to their community. The teacher’s daily activities include classroom teaching, advising, being available to students for assistance, supporting extracurricular activities, and serving the student and school community in a variety of other ways. The teacher reports to the department chair and to the division head.
DEADLINE TO APPLY AND SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
The position is open until filled. Applicants are asked to submit a letter of interest and resume along with their online application. To view the full job description and apply online, click here.
SCHEDULE
Full-Time
POSITION SUMMARY
The English Department at Albuquerque Academy seeks an enthusiastic and energetic middle and upper school teacher. We are looking for someone who is patient, engaging, and creative in thinking about the art of teaching. Candidates need to be eager to inspire a love of literature in all students and collaborate with colleagues. We value diversity at Albuquerque Academy and seek teachers who demonstrate an abiding commitment to equity and belonging.
Candidates should be passionate about a wide range of genres and voices in literature and eager to explore texts with students through close reading, assignments that introduce students to a variety of writing styles, and ample classroom discussion. Our curriculum for 6-12 travels from mythology and science fiction to selections of World and American literature from various time periods and authors, examining novels, short stories, poetry, creative non-fiction, and plays along the way. In addition, at some grade levels, we maintain a dynamic rotation of topics courses. Even when teaching the same course for multiple years, teachers in our department frequently teach new texts, build new units, and craft new assessments.
DEADLINE TO APPLY AND SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
The position is open until filled. Applicants are asked to submit a letter of interest and resume along with their online application. To view the full job description and apply online, click here.
SCHEDULE
Full-Time
POSITION SUMMARY
The Visual Arts Department at Albuquerque Academy seeks a full-time visual arts teacher, primarily for the 7th grade. Teaching experience is strongly preferred and being skilled in more than one media area- such as drawing, painting, photography, digital art, graphic design, ceramics, or video art is important. Ability to teach 6th -12th grades is preferred.
We are looking for practicing visual artists who are also excellent teachers, comfortable working closely with colleagues, and enjoy the creativity and intensity of their adolescent students. The art program is staffed by nine artist/teachers and is supported by a generous budget. The visual arts curriculum is rigorous and based in skills, ideas, and an understanding and ability to discuss issues and artists, both contemporary and historical. Diversity is a core value at Albuquerque Academy, and we seek candidates who demonstrate an abiding commitment to equity and belonging.
DEADLINE TO APPLY AND SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
The position is open until filled. Applicants are asked to submit a letter of interest and resume along with their online application. To view the full job description and apply online, click here.
SCHEDULE
Full-Time / Year Round
POSITION SUMMARY
The World Languages Department at Albuquerque Academy seeks an individual for the position of Department Chair. This position is responsible for working in partnership with the three division heads and other administrators to support our students and faculty. The Department Chair has a teaching load of two classes and will be asked to promote and lead other school initiatives, in addition to the core responsibilities of supporting and mentoring faculty and ensuring that the curriculum addresses student needs within our mission priorities. Supportive personnel management is an important feature of this position, from instructional coaching to fostering collegiality and collaboration among faculty members. Diversity is a core value at Albuquerque Academy, and we seek candidates who demonstrate an abiding commitment to equity and belonging.
Faculty positions in the World Languages Department require a minimum of a bachelor’s degree and teaching experience is strongly preferred. Familiarity with effective and innovative language pedagogy and curricula is required.
DEADLINE TO APPLY AND SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
The position is open until filled. Applicants are asked to submit a letter of interest and resume along with their online application. To view the full job description and apply online, click here.
SCHEDULE
Full-Time
POSITION SUMMARY
The Science Department at Albuquerque Academy seeks a passionate and energetic high school science teacher. We are looking for someone who is patient, engaging, and creative in thinking about the art of teaching. Candidates need to be eager to inspire a love of science in all students and collaborate with colleagues. We value diversity at Albuquerque Academy and seek teachers who demonstrate an abiding commitment to equity and belonging.
We are looking for someone who enjoys working with students, and preference is given to any candidate who can teach across the scientific disciplines. The current position requires extensive knowledge of chemistry and/or biology, and the ideal candidate would have experience teaching these classes at the AP or advanced level. The ability to offer elective courses about contemporary scientific issues is also highly desirable.
DEADLINE TO APPLY AND SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
The position is open until filled. Applicants are asked to submit a letter of interest and resume along with their online application. To view the full job description and apply online, click here.
SCHEDULE
Full-Time
POSITION SUMMARY
The Computer Science Department at Albuquerque Academy seeks a passionate and energetic computer science teacher. We are looking for someone who is patient, engaging, and creative in thinking about the art of teaching. Candidates need to be eager to inspire a love of computer science in all students and collaborate with colleagues. We value diversity at Albuquerque Academy and seek teachers who demonstrate an abiding commitment to equity and belonging.
We are looking for someone who enjoys working with students, and preference is given to any candidate who can teach across the disciplines of computer science. The current position requires basic coding skills, familiarity with 3D printers, 3D design, and maintenance of the hardware. Experience in multiple programming languages (Python, Java, Javascript), web design, robotics, networks, and microcontrollers is highly desirable.
DEADLINE TO APPLY AND SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
The position is open until filled. Applicants are asked to submit a letter of interest and resume along with their online application. To view the full job description and apply online, click here.
SCHEDULE
Full-Time
POSITION SUMMARY
The World Languages Department at Albuquerque Academy seeks a passionate and energetic middle and high school German teacher. We are looking for someone who is patient, engaging, and inspires a love of the German language in all students, works well with colleagues, and enjoys thinking about the art of teaching a second language. Diversity is a core value at Albuquerque Academy, and we seek candidates who demonstrate an abiding commitment to equity and belonging.
Faculty positions in the World Languages Department require a minimum of a bachelor’s degree and teaching experience is strongly preferred.
DEADLINE TO APPLY AND SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
The position is open until filled. Applicants are asked to submit a letter of interest and resume along with their online application. To view the full job description and apply online, click here.
SCHEDULE
Part-Time
POSITION SUMMARY
The World Languages Department at Albuquerque Academy seeks a passionate and energetic middle and high school German teacher. We are looking for someone who is patient, engaging, and inspires a love of German in all students, works well with colleagues, and enjoys thinking about the art of teaching German. Diversity is a core value at Albuquerque Academy, and we seek candidates who demonstrate an abiding commitment to equity and belonging.
Faculty positions in the World Languages Department require a minimum of a bachelor’s degree and teaching experience is strongly preferred. Familiarity with German curricula is required.
DEADLINE TO APPLY AND SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
The position is open until filled. Applicants are asked to submit a letter of interest and resume along with their online application. To view the full job description and apply online, click here.
SCHEDULE
Full-Time
POSITION SUMMARY
The World Languages Department at Albuquerque Academy seeks a passionate and energetic middle and high school Spanish teacher. We are looking for someone who is patient, engaging, and inspires a love of the Spanish language in all students, works well with colleagues, and enjoys thinking about the art of teaching a second language. Diversity is a core value at Albuquerque Academy, and we seek candidates who demonstrate an abiding commitment to equity and belonging.
Faculty positions in the World Languages Department require a minimum of a bachelor’s degree and teaching experience is strongly preferred.
DEADLINE TO APPLY AND SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
The position is open until filled. Applicants are asked to submit a letter of interest and resume along with their online application. To view the full job description and apply online, click here.
SCHEDULE
Full-Time
POSITION SUMMARY
The Math Department at Albuquerque Academy seeks a passionate and energetic middle school or high school math teacher. We are looking for someone patient, engaging, and who inspires a love of math in all students, works well with colleagues, and enjoys thinking about the art of teaching math. Diversity is a core value at Albuquerque Academy, and we seek candidates who demonstrate an abiding commitment to equity and belonging.
Faculty positions in the Math Department require a minimum of a bachelor’s degree and teaching experience is strongly preferred. Familiarity with Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Trigonometry, and Precalculus curricula is required. Familiarity with Calculus as well is preferred. The Albuquerque Academy Math Department offers courses from Math 6 to Multivariable Calculus.
DEADLINE TO APPLY AND SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
The position is open until filled. Applicants are asked to submit a letter of interest and resume along with their online application. To view the full job description and apply online, click here.
SCHEDULE
Seasonal
POSITION SUMMARY
The Think Summer Department at Albuquerque Academy seeks passionate and energetic faculty members to instruct, lead and support students ranging from pre grades 1 – 6. This is a temporary position for the 2024 summer session, taking place in the six-week period of June 10, 2024 – July 19, 2024.
We are looking for someone who is patient, engaging, and inspires a love of learning in all students, works well with colleagues, and enjoys thinking about the art of educating. Diversity is a core value at Albuquerque Academy, and we seek candidates who demonstrate an abiding commitment to equity and belonging.
The Albuquerque Academy Think Summer Department offers camps in various disciplines including, but not limited to academics, athletics, and the arts. Faculty positions in the Think Summer Department require familiarity with assigned subject curricula and experience working with children is strongly preferred.
DEADLINE TO APPLY AND SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
The position is open until filled. Applicants are asked to submit a letter of interest and resume along with their online application. To view the full job description and apply online, click here.
SCHEDULE
Seasonal
POSITION SUMMARY
The Think Summer Department at Albuquerque Academy seeks passionate and energetic faculty members to instruct, lead and support students ranging from pre grades K – 9. This is a temporary position for the 2024 summer session, taking place in the six-week period of June 10, 2024 – July 19, 2024.
We are looking for someone who is patient, engaging, and inspires a love of learning in all students, works well with colleagues, and enjoys thinking about the art of educating. Diversity is a core value at Albuquerque Academy, and we seek candidates who demonstrate an abiding commitment to equity and belonging.
The Albuquerque Academy Think Summer Department offers courses from all subjects including but not limited to: English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Modern Language, Visual Arts, Performing Arts, and Athletics. We welcome prospective teachers to propose ideas for new courses that align with their expertise.
DEADLINE TO APPLY AND SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
The position is open until filled. Applicants are asked to submit a letter of interest and resume along with their online application. To view the full job description and apply online, click here.
Area Information
Albuquerque Academy is located in northeast Albuquerque, a city of just over 845,900 bordered by the Sandia Pueblo on the north, the Isleta Pueblo on the south, the Sandia Mountains (elevation 10,678 feet) on the east, and the Rio Grande River on the west.
New Mexico’s multicultural population includes Native American, Hispanic, African-American, Asian, and Anglo groups.
Albuquerque is home to the University of New Mexico, Sandia National Laboratories, Kirtland Air Force Base, and numerous high-tech research and development companies. The area is known for its cultivation and support of the arts.
The following sites may provide helpful information about Albuquerque and New Mexico:
The City of Albuquerque
The New Mexico Department of Tourism
