Specials Teacher Job Description

Equip Academy of New Mexico seeks a mission-aligned, passionate Music, Dance, Art Teachers to join our founding team on a part-time contracted basis. This individual will design and lead high-energy, engaging Music, Dance, Art instruction for students, fostering joy, creativity, and confidence in alignment with our school's values.

We welcome diverse Music, Dance, Art backgrounds, if you are excited to share your love of Music, Dance, Art and positively impact young learners, we invite you to help bring the arts to life at Equip Academy.

Mission

By providing a top-tier, inquiry-based, college-preparatory education, Equip Academy of New Mexico ensures K-5 students master the knowledge and skills to dream audaciously, engage deeply, and pursue a life of purpose.

Vision

Every child has the opportunity to live out their greatness; our commitment is to equip them to do so. Our joyful, engaging, high-expectations approach prioritizes measurable academic learning, celebrates student curiosity and community, and reimagines what a successful, literacy-rich K-5 school can be.

Values

• Excellence. We strive for excellence in all we do.

• Question. We question until we understand.

• Urgency: We move with purpose, urgency and intentionality.

• Independence. We are critical and independent thinkers.

• Partnership and Perseverance. We believe in the trifecta of success: Students + Teachers + Families = Student Maximum Potential AND We don’t give up. We embody perseverance by adopting a growth mindset and can-do attitude.

Core Responsibilities

1. Design and implement engaging weekly Music, Dance, Art classes for K–1 students (with the potential to grow).
2. Incorporate various Music, Dance, Art genres, cultural forms, and techniques to expose students to diverse movement experiences.
3. Support physical, social, and emotional development through structured creative expression.
4. Collaborate with staff and leadership to align with school values and culture.
5. Optionally assist with or choreograph routines for school events or performances.

Qualifications

• Equip Academy Mission and Vision alignment
• Passionate about Music, Dance, Art and working with young children
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Must hold a valid New Mexico substitute teacher or educational assistant license (or willingness to obtain—Equip Academy will support in acquiring licensure)
• Prior experience teaching or working with children preferred
• Flexible, collaborative, and enthusiastic mindset
• Background check clearance required

Competitive Compensation

This is a contracted, hourly position. Pay is competitive and commensurate with experience.