Santa Fe School for the Arts & Sciences places a high value on creating a diverse faculty and staff that reflects the cultural richness of our state, our country, and our world.

The school is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions, including those related to recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, and recognition of individuals on the basis of their ability and job related qualifications and without regard to race, gender, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or any other classification proscribed under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Diversity among faculty and administration as well as among students is actively sought. The school complies with the law regarding reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application/interview process are requested to contact the school in order to arrange such accommodation.

Professional Development

Teachers at Arts & Sciences develop a culture where professional development is expected and embedded in the daily fabric of our school. Professional development includes large group presentations, grade level or team meetings, workshops, peer observations, team teaching, and offsite institutes and workshops.

Summer Job Posting

Santa Fe School for the Arts & Sciences, an Expeditionary Learning School and Reggio Emilia- inspired preschool, is seeking multiple summer camp counselors:

Lead Teacher (5–6 year olds)
8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
July 6–10
July 13–17

Assistant Teacher
8:55 AM – 3:15 PM
July 6–10 (5–6 year olds)
July 13–17 (5–6 year olds)
July 20–24 (3–4 year olds)
July 27–31 (3–4 year olds)

Aftercare Counselor (ages 7–12)
15.5 hours per week, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
June 8–12
June 15–19
June 22–26
July 20–24
July 27–31

Beforecare Counselor (ages 3–10)
5 hours per week, 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
For up to 7 weeks, June 8 – July 31

For more information about this position, click here.

Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, resume and a list of three references to work@santafeschool.org. Please make “Summer Job” the subject line of your email.

3rd/4th Grade Classroom Teacher

Santa Fe School for the Arts & Sciences, an expeditionary learning school, is seeking a full-time innovative, dynamic, collaborative teacher for our combined 3rd/4th grade classroom with a strong background in teaching elementary school, for the 2026-27 school year. We are especially interested in candidates who are mindful and enthusiastic about cross-disciplinary connections and have experience creating learning expeditions and/or thematic units of study.

The successful candidate will understand the developmental needs of these amazing 8-10 year-olds. They will model and promote the school’s character traits of compassion, courage, respect, trust, honesty and stewardship. Our school upholds the values of diversity and inclusivity. The candidate will be able to create a safe and nurturing learning environment in which all students are respected. Additionally, the candidate must be flexible and an excellent communicator and collaborator. A deep
understanding of elementary school pedagogy and a commitment to the academic and social/emotional growth of students is essential.

For more information about this position, click here.

Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, resume and a list of three references to work@santafeschool.org. Please make “3rd/4th Grade Teacher” the subject line of your email.

Elementary and Middle School Counselor

Santa Fe School for the Arts & Sciences, an expeditionary learning school, is seeking an experienced, dynamic, collaborative school counselor to work part or full-time with our school and community.

The successful candidate will understand the developmental needs of children (ages 3-14), using their knowledge to promote the school’s character traits of compassion, courage, respect, trust, honesty and stewardship. Energy, compassion, and humor will be key traits to accomplish the job.

Our school counselor works with many age groups and classes on our campus. The counselor works closely with our staff, administration, and families to support children in their academic and social growth. Our teachers are committed to the social emotional development of every child, which is at the core of the teaching and learning here at Arts & Sciences. Therefore, the ideal candidate must have experience working within a school community.

For more information about this position, click here.

Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, resume and a list of three references to work@santafeschool.org. Please make “School Counselor” the subject line of your email.

Part-Time Visual Arts Teacher (Grades 5th-8th)

Santa Fe School for the Arts & Sciences, an expeditionary learning school, seeks a part-time innovative, dynamic, collaborative Visual Art teacher with a strong background in working with children and teaching elementary and middle school students for the 2025-26 school year.

We are especially interested in candidates who are mindful and enthusiastic about cross-disciplinary connections to support student’s social and emotional development and needs and honor our commitment to equity and inclusivity. The Art teacher will work in partnership with the classroom teachers and look for ways to integrate art into other content areas.

The successful candidate will understand the developmental needs of children and adolescents (ages 10-14) and combine their knowledge of visual arts with humor, energy, and a desire to inspire all children. They will model and promote the school’s character traits of respect, trust, courage, honesty, compassion, and stewardship. Our school upholds the values of diversity and inclusivity, and the successful candidate can create a safe and nurturing learning environment in which all students are respected. Additionally, the candidate must be flexible and an excellent communicator and collaborator. A deep commitment to the academic and social/emotional growth of students is essential.

For more information about this position, click here.

Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, resume and a list of three references to work@santafeschool.org. Please make “5th-8th Art Teacher” the subject line of your email.

Substitute Teaching

If you are interested in substitute teaching, please send a cover letter and resume to work@santafeschool.org. Please make “Substitute Teaching” the subject line of your email.

About our School

Santa Fe School for the Arts & Sciences is committed to educational excellence, seeking to develop students who are recognized for superb academic performance and for their ability to work creatively with others to recognize and solve problems. Arts & Sciences students are compassionate, creative, and contributing members of the local community who exemplify the EL Education ideal of citizen scholars.

Located in the high desert mountains of Santa Fe, NM, Santa Fe School for the Arts & Sciences is well connected to our surrounding community and environment. Santa Fe is rich in its diversity, culture, and history, which provides many opportunities for students to build relationships with experts and organizations outside of our school. Our campus has many opportunities for outdoor learning and constant collaboration among age groups and faculty.

Our teaching community is diverse in their tenure with the school; many have been here for many years, while others have recently joined Arts & Sciences. All teachers are committed to helping every student pursue their passion while honoring everyone’s learning style. Teachers are empowered to create and revise the curriculum to implement best practices and grow in our craft. Our interdisciplinary learning expeditions, professional development and collaboration as a team, make learning a joyful and powerful experience at Arts & Sciences.