Middle School History Teacher

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:

IPA History classes engage world history through critical thinking and the acquisition of historical knowledge. History Six (our primary need at this time) covers the Ancient World to the year 1000 CE; History Seven covers through the Age of Revolutions; and History Eight covers the Post-Revolutionary to the Contemporary World. All core faculty also participate in the development and delivery of interdisciplinary immersive learning experiences. Salary is highly competitive and determined by education and experience. This is an exempt, 9-month, full-time position with a start date of July 30, 2026. The job description is available upon request.

Tasks:

• Co-Lead the development of a mission-aligned program that teaches historical questioning, thinking, and argument, while supporting the acquisition of historical knowledge
• 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 in teaching and learning

• Master's degree in History or related field
• Teaching certification or licensure
• Experience teaching middle school history or related subject
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and administrators