Mr. Steven Garcia, Upper School History
“Our culture runs deep at Menaul, and it is very common to see Alumni return for homecoming, sports, and community events. The Menaul community will welcome you with open arms and you will quickly feel at home. Being new to Menaul, I saw this firsthand.“
Current Openings
Program Background:
Menaul School, an independent day and boarding school for grades 6-12 with a rich Presbyterian heritage, is seeking a qualified candidate interested in a full-time position to join its faculty in the new school year. For more than 125 years, Menaul School has welcomed students of all cultures, religions, ethnicities, and income levels. World Smart exemplifies not only who we are but what we do.
We’re seeking a dynamic, passionate, and professional teacher to lead our performing arts program. Someone who wants to get kids as much into Shakespeare and Handel as David Mamet, Annie Baker, gospel, and K-pop. Someone who is excited about building a dynamic and creative program and inspiring the next generation of performers. We want your contagious energy to ignite a spark in every student for the performing arts. We want you to bring our stage to life and make our students shine.
Basic Information:
Job Title: Teacher
Subjects: Choir & Theatre
Job Location: Albuquerque, NM
Curriculum: American curriculum building towards AP courses with a strong international focus
Target Population: Grades 6-12
School Type: American Regionally Accredited Independent School with an A+ Niche.com rating
Starting Date: August, 2023
Essential Job Responsibilities:
• Develops and implements curricula for Choir and Theatre classes, with a focus on engaging with the National Core Arts Standards (https://www.nationalartsstandards.org/)
• Collaborates with colleagues across the performance and fine arts department to align content and ensure coherence in student learning
• Instructs and leads students in vocal techniques such as breathing, diction, posture, and projection, as well as guides them in developing a range of vocal styles and expressions
• Plans and conducts rehearsals for choral and theatrical performances, and coordinates with other faculty and staff to ensure successful productions
• Provides timely and constructive feedback to students on their performances and assignments
• Maintains accurate records of student performance and attendance, and communicates regularly with students, parents, and academic advisors
• Participates in professional development activities, including workshops, trainings, and conferences, to enhance teaching skills and stay current with trends in the field
• Complies with school policies and procedures, and upholds professional standards of conduct at all times.
• Regularly attends staff meetings and in-service training activities/professional development
• Maintains appropriate contact with students, academic advisors, and parents
• Complies with Menaul School Employee Standards of Conduct, upholds and enforce rules, administrative directives and school policies
Minimum Requirements for Application:
- Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university in a relevant field
- Ability to maintain high level of professionalism regarding students, staff, parents, and school matters
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Experience, and Abilities: - Able to develop a process for multiple theatre performances throughout the year, with an audition process open to all students and including instruction in rehearsals, lighting, set design and construction, costuming, and sound
- Builds knowledge of musical theory including pitch, interval, scale, key, chord, meter, rhythm, and harmony, preparing students for formal music education at advanced levels
- Master’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university in relevant field
- Three years of teaching experience in a middle or high-school setting
- US state-level teaching certification in specified field, or other accredited state or national teacher certification, e.g. UK Qualified Teacher Status
- Knowledge of effective classroom management techniques
- Ability to maintain positive relationship with administration, faculty, students
- Membership in a professional organization such as the Educational Theatre Association, SAG, or the League of Professional Theatre Women
- Experience teaching AP Music Theory or a similar program
Program Background:
Menaul School, an independent day and boarding school for grades 6-12 with a rich Presbyterian heritage, is seeking a highly qualified candidate to join its Upper School English faculty for the 2021-2022 academic year. For more than 125 years, Menaul School has welcomed students of all cultures, religions, ethnicities, and incomes. World Smart exemplifies not only who we are but what we do. With a diverse student body and a drive for academic excellence, Menaul School is uniquely positioned to prepare our students to understand global issues and meet the challenges of the 21st century in mind, body, and spirit.
We’re seeking a dynamic, passionate, and professional teacher to lead our Spanish Language program. Someone who has the experience and the skills necessary to help reach a broad and diverse community of students of the Spanish language, from New Mexican heritage speakers to international students trying Spanish for the first time. Someone with a strong understanding of the wide diversity among countries which speak Spanish, and excited to introduce that incredible cultural and linguistic diversity to our student body in a way that excites and engages.
Basic Information:
Job Title: Teacher
Subject: Spanish
Job Location: Albuquerque, NM
Curriculum: American curriculum building towards AP courses with a strong international focus
Target Population: Grades 9-12
School Type: American Regionally Accredited Independent School with an A+ Niche.com rating
Starting Date: August 2023
Essential Job Responsibilities:
• Develop and implement curricula for Spanish classes, with a focus on engaging with the ACTFL (American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages) or CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) standards.
• Plan and deliver engaging and effective lessons that teach Spanish language and culture to students using a variety of teaching methods and resources to meet the needs of diverse learners.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the World Languages department to align content and ensure coherence in student learning.
• Demonstrate flexibility in adapting course content to Menaul community and standards.
• Provide appropriate instructional classroom activities for students.
• Maintain positive attitude and ensure classroom environment is conducive to student learning.
• Provide timely feedback to students on their assignments.
• Maintain at all times regular records of student performance and attendance.
• Complete required reports and report cards within prescribed timeframes.
• Regularly attend staff meetings and in-service training activities/professional development.
• Maintain appropriate contact with students, academic advisors, and parents regarding student progress.
• Develop realistic, context-based goals for student academic achievement.
• Use and apply appropriate conflict resolution skills with students and coworkers.
• Comply with Menaul School Employee Standards of Conduct, uphold and enforce rules, administrative directives, school policies, and all regulations.
Minimum Requirements for Application:
- Bachelor’s degree in Education, Spanish, or related field from a regionally accredited college or university.
- Fluency in the Spanish language including a strong command of both written and spoken Spanish.
- Ability to maintain high level of professionalism regarding students, staff, parents, and school matters.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Experience, and Abilities: - Master’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university in relevant field.
- Three years of teaching experience.
- US state-level teaching certification in specified field, or other accredited state or national teacher certification, e.g. UK Qualified Teacher Status.
- Experience implementing project-based learning approaches in the classroom.
- Knowledge of effective classroom management techniques.
- Ability to maintain positive relationship with administration, faculty, students.
- Experience in international education or with English Language Learners (ELLs).
- Experience teaching dual-language programs, IB or AP Spanish, or similar programs.
- Contacts in Hispanophone countries.
- Willingness to work with towards exchange and sister-school relationships with schools in Spanish-speaking countries.
Specific Course Responsibilities:
• Year-long sections of Spanish 1, 2, & 3 as well as an AP Spanish course
• A section of Advisory