4th-5th Grade Classroom Teacher

Intermediate School Teacher Job Description (4th-5th)

Full-time

Location: Santa Fe, New Mexico

Tentative Start Date: August 2025

About THRIVE Community School

THRIVE Community School opened in the fall of 2022 as an intentionally diverse public charter school, the first of its kind in Santa Fe. Over the next four years, THRIVE will grow to educate 633 students in grades K-8, and we want to build a team that will continue to be an active part of bringing our vision for students to life.

We are an affirming learning community that ensures that every child who walks through our doors is seen and heard so that they can receive the education they deserve to pursue paths of their choice. We combine evidenced-based instruction with innovation to drive achievement and eliminate disparities in student outcomes. We also embrace social and emotional learning practices and support our students to develop a positive self-concept. We strive to be anti-racist and anti-biased in all that we do, and we commit to constant learning and family partnership in service of this pursuit.

Everything we do as a team and for students is grounded in THRIVE’s core values:

Show Love - We recognize the beauty and brilliance in each of us, and we hold each other responsible for being the best versions of ourselves.

Work as a Team - We rely on each other to achieve our shared goals, and we value voices and perspectives that are often ignored.

Create Joy - We find joy in laughing and smiling and being a part of a school community, and believe that fuels us for the challenges we will face.

Be Brave - We take risks, do things that make us uncomfortable, and we make mistakes sometimes, but we are committing to learning and adjusting to help us grow.

About this position

THRIVE’s teachers play an enormous role in advancing the mission, vision, and values of our school. Our teachers hold a deep belief in the potential of all students, and they deliver the high-quality instruction that each student needs. They regularly reflect on student growth and ensure Individual Education Programs (IEPS) are appropriately executed. They also reflect on their own growth and progress, and collaborate with staff as well as the adults in their students’ lives to achieve the best outcomes for each student.

We expect our teachers to:

• Live out our core values and mission daily.
• Commit to eliminating disparities in outcomes along lines of race and class, and regularly examining their own power, privilege, bias and influence and their roles in the classroom.
• Learn alongside our team as we grow our school and adapt to its evolving needs.
• Solve problems and find solutions to obstacles.
• Balance their time such that they can manage competing priorities within our school walls, as well as live a fulfilled life outside of work.
• Work effectively in a team environment, collaborating and communicating authentically with students, families, colleagues, and the community to ensure the safety and success of all students.
• Hold high expectations for students, for themselves, and for their teammates.
• Implement our evidence-based, standards-aligned, and culturally and linguistically responsive shared curriculum with fidelity.
• Differentiate instruction to accommodate various learning needs, including students with exceptionalities.
• Engage in professional growth and development, including individualized coaching and feedback, large-group sessions, and self-reflection, and implement lessons learned within their classrooms.
• Compile, maintain, and reflect on student data and leverage it to drive improvements in instruction and outcomes.
• Participate in school-wide activities and procedures, such as arrival/dismissal, meal and recess duty, and community engagement events.

Qualification and Requirements:

Potential teaching candidates must meet the following requirements by June 1st, 2025 in order to receive an offer from our team.

• Bachelor’s degree
• New Mexico state teaching licensure in Elementary Education (K-8)
• Criminal background clearance
• Authorization to work in the United States

We have seen that candidates with one or more of the additional qualifications below are uniquely positioned to support our students to succeed:

• Experience in economically disadvantaged schools, especially in Special Education
• Knowledge of New Mexico Common Core and Content Standards
• Knowledge of the Science of Reading
• TESOL Certification and/or bilingualism
• Experience with Direct Instruction and Social-Emotional Learning
• Strong understanding of educational technology and tools

Compensation Package

Salary Range: We follow a teacher salary scale that will be finalized when the New Mexico State Legislature releases its statewide budget this spring. For planning purposes, teachers should assume their salary will fall within the range of $53,000 - $78,000, depending on years of teaching experience and licensure level.

Benefits: THRIVE Community School offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Educational Retirement Board contributions
• Opportunity to contribute to a 403(b)
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options
• Fall, Winter, and Spring holidays
• 100 hours of dedicated, tailored professional development over the summer and ongoing throughout the school year

To Apply

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Candidates who are selected to move forward will engage in a multi-step interview process; more details can be found on our website. Please know that every stage and question in our process is included for a reason; we will be clear about why we are asking for specific information, especially if it is going to take some of your time.

In addition, we are deeply committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive team, representing a variety of backgrounds and cultures. We actively seek out identities, experiences, and perspectives not currently represented on our team and we do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other identity marker. We strongly encourage all interested individuals to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $53,000.00 - $78,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $53,000 - $78,000