About the New Mexico Military Institute and the Intermediate Preparatory Academy: The New Mexico Military Institute (NMMI) is a state-supported co-educational institution founded in 1891. The Intermediate Preparatory Academy (IPA) is NMMI's new middle school launched in 2023. NMMI-IPA serves local families seeking high academic challenge in a structured environment. Its unique academic program for grades 6, 7, and 8 emphasizes fundamental skills while also offering opportunities for immersive and hands-on learning.

Position: The founding science teachers at IPA enjoy an extraordinary opportunity to develop and teach a unique, mission-aligned curriculum. IPA science prioritizes hands-on learning to develop understanding of the scientific method. The curriculum emphasizes earth sciences in sixth grade, life sciences in seventh, and physical sciences in eighth; we are currently seeking expertise in biology/life sciences. All core faculty also participate collaboratively in developing and delivering interdisciplinary immersive learning experiences. This is an exempt, 9-month, full-time position with a start date of July 31, 2025. The job description is available upon request.

Tasks:

• Co-lead the development of a mission-aligned program that emphasizes hands-on learning and inquiry to develop understanding of the scientific method as well as lab and field skills
• Teach classes as assigned (anticipated full load at target enrollment is five sections)
• Maintain communication with students, families, colleagues, and administrators
• Other duties as assigned

Essential Skills:

• Commitment and ability to foster academic excellence at the middle school level
• Education, experience, and personal capacity to participate in the creation of a unique mission-aligned curriculum and academic program
• Enthusiasm, energy, and resourcefulness to respond positively to the conditions of a start-up environment in the early years of school development

Why Should You Apply?

• Competitive pay and excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance through the State of New Mexico; NM Educational Retirement Board (ERB) pension plan through the State of New Mexico
• Collaborative workplace that supports diverse teaching styles
• Growth opportunities associated with program development in a new and unique school
• Small class sizes

How to Apply:

Send a cover letter, resume, transcripts (unofficial), and NMMI - IPA job application form to IPAJobs@nmmi.edu. The IPA job application form can be accessed at https://www.nmmi.edu/ipa/ipa-jobs/. Do not send materials other than those requested. For full consideration, put the title of the position for which you are applying (Faculty — IPA Science) in the subject line of your email. Your cover letter should address your experience in relation to the essential skills of the position. Your resume should include dates (month/year) and schools/locations for all degrees; start and end dates (month/year) and employer/locations for all employment listed; and phone/email for three professional references. Finalists will be asked for additional materials, including official transcripts and employment verification. NMMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications--Required:

• Bachelor's degree with a concentration in a science or equivalent evidence of subject area knowledge
• Teaching license or equivalent evidence of pedagogical knowledge
• Two years of science teaching experience at the middle school level or equivalent evidence of ability

Qualifications--Preferred:

• Master’s degree

About Intermediate Preparatory Academy of the New Mexico Military Institute

NMMI is a state-supported, co-educational college preparatory high school and junior college, complete with Junior and Senior ROTC programs. With a Corps of Cadets numbering up to 1000 young men and women, NMMI provides an accredited college preparatory curriculum on the high school level and currently developing a new middle school.

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