The New Mexico Boys & Girls Ranches

We are looking for a year-round teacher or teaching assistant who has a bachelor's degree with the ability to be NM certified by the NMPED. We have great benefits and vacation is offered as well. Must be local.

• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, vacation, and PTO
• Signing Bonus (after 90 days)

Responsibilities

• Teach computer skills to residents
• Integrate social training and practice through off-campus activities and field trips
• Encourage residents to develop social awareness and a sense of responsibility through community service projects
• Help integrate other Ranch programs, such as 4-H, horsemanship, industrial skills, with school activities
• Present an appropriate role model during educational process and on campus
• Assist in maintaining physical facilities of the school
• Discuss individual assessments and intervention plans with Education Administrator
• Support and communicate with other Ranch staff as needed
• Develop and implement an specific educational plan for each Ranch resident
• Create a regulated classroom and structured learning environment
• Have a working knowledge of the curriculum programs used in the campus school and provide proactive assistance to residents to assist them in successful completion of work assigned to them
• Assist in maintaining a liaison with the local public school district, as needed
• Communicate with the counselor as needed
• Report all grades and other information on a timely basis to the campus registrar
• Provide classroom structure during the school day and appropriate discipline for students as needed
• Include life skill training as part of the educational experience

Qualifications

• Ability to motivate students
• Willingness to maintain and improve professional skills through additional training and education
• Willingness to work with at-risk children from difficult backgrounds, many with learning difficulties and behavioral problems
• Exhibit an ability to work in harmony with others
• Organizational skills
• Familiar with Edgenuity© Software 
• Experience in and desire to work with adolescents
• Experience in secondary school teaching
• Experience in Microsoft Office
• Ability to remain regulated and provide a structured classroom
• Bachelors Degree

 About The New Mexico Boys & Girls Ranches

Established as New Mexico Boys Ranch, Inc. in 1944, our organization has evolved into five divisions that promote opportunity and meaningful help for struggling children and their families. Our multi-denominational Christian programs offer kids a safe place to live, a personalized plan to address their needs and goals, and individualized education and counseling. Please visit our website for more information www.theranches.org