Employment

Rio Grande School

Rio Grande School is an interdisciplinary school that serves students from three years old to grade six, with class sizes ranging from 14-21 students, a 6:1 student educator ratio, and a total school population of 165. Located at the base of the Sangre De Cristo Mountains on five acres of high desert, surrounded by arroyos and hiking trails, Rio Grande School is perfectly situated for students to engage with both the natural wonders of the outdoors and the academic rigors of the classroom.  By nurturing this culture of thinking our students are taught to think critically -- to be both leaders and learners.

The school is seeking candidates for the following position(s) beginning in August 2021:

Spanish Co-Curricular Educator

The Spanish Educator at Rio Grande School is a full-time (32-40 hours a week), 10-month position. 

Qualified individuals should be fluent and literate in Spanish and have a proven record of successfully teaching Spanish, have a minimum of three to five years of elementary Spanish teaching experience and have attained at least a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education. Candidates must have experience with and commitment to working with culturally diverse students, families, and colleagues and to contributing to building and maintaining an inclusive community.

Compensation for the above positions will be determined by years of teaching experience and highest degree earned. Full-time positions come with full benefits including health insurance and a 403b retirement plan.

Interested candidates should send a letter of interest, resume, and a list of three to five professional references to careers@riograndeschool.org

Interested candidates should send a letter of interest, resume, and a list of three to five professional references to careers@riograndeschool.org

Extended Care Educator

The Rio Grande School seeks dynamic, positive, collaborative individuals to work with great students and families in its Extended Care Program. Rio Grande School is a co-educational, nonsectarian independent elementary school for students in pre-kindergarten through sixth grade. The Extended Care educator requires the ability to provide  a positive after-school experience for elementary-age children. The Rio Grande School is an equal-opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or spirituality, physical ability, or national or ethnic origin.Please send resume and letter of interest to: Rio Grande School, careers@riograndeschool.org

Rio Grande School does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, and national or ethnic origin in its hiring practices.