What are the responsibilities and job description for the High School Core Teacher position at Gordon Bernell Charter School?
2026-2027 High School Core Teacher (ELA, Math, or Science) – N4th Community Campus
Gordon Bernell Charter School is seeking passionate and flexible educators to join our high school team at our North 4th campus. We are hiring for core content areas including English Language Arts, Math, and Science.
Our program serves students ages 16–21 in a credit recovery model grounded in individualized learning, strong advisory relationships, and re-engagement.
Position Overview
Teachers at Gordon Bernell work in a non-traditional, student-centered environment where flexibility, relationship-building, and adaptability are essential. Instruction includes a mix of small group, one-on-one, and structured direct instruction.
Key Responsibilities
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Deliver instruction aligned to course standards in assigned content area
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Support students through individualized learning plans (ILPs)
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Track student progress toward credit completion and graduation
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Implement directed learning experiences and small group instruction
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Build strong relationships and support student re-engagement
Ideal Candidate
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Believes all students can succeed with the right support
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Comfortable working with students facing academic and life barriers
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Organized and able to track individualized progress
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Flexible and collaborative in a team-based environment
Required Qualifications
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New Mexico PED Secondary Teaching License (or ability to obtain)
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Appropriate content endorsement: ELA, Math, or Science (or ability to obtain)
Preferred Qualifications
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Experience with credit recovery or alternative education
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Special Education, TESOL, or bilingual (Spanish) experience
The GBCS community offers a competitive salary, strong professional culture, and the opportunity to change the trajectory of students’ lives.