ABOUT US
Employment
Thank you for your interest in employment with Albuquerque Academy!
All employees at Albuquerque Academy approach their work in accordance with the values in our mission and in a spirit of kindness, professionalism, generosity, and civility to all members of the community. Our community norms underlie our school culture, and all community members are expected to commit themselves fully to them.
- Value and respect the diverse contributions of each person in the community.
- Assume positive intent and inquire if you are left with questions or concerns.
- Engage in face-to-face direct conversations; be clear, open, and honest in your conversations.
- Be present and participate.
For more information about working for our Think Summer program, click here.
Albuquerque Academy is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy not to discriminate and to comply with all applicable state and federal laws prohibiting discrimination in employment based on race, color, gender, sexual orientation, creed, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, veteran status, or other applicable protected classification.
Email human resources or call (505) 828-3149.
Natasha Sutherlin
Director
MBA – New Mexico State University
BA – New Mexico State University
Amy Lucero
Coordinator
BPH – New Mexico State University
Susan Scarvie
Human Resources Manager
BBA – New Mexico State University
Tabitha Vaughan
HR Generalist
BA – University of New Mexico
Current Career Opportunities
SCHEDULE
Full-Time/Year-Round
POSITION SUMMARY
The Albuquerque Academy Accounting Department is seeking a professional with accounting and payroll experience for the Staff Accountant – Payroll position. This position directly reports to the Assistant Controller and will oversee all aspects of the payroll function, ensuring payroll is processed timely, accurately, and in compliance with governmental accounting regulations. In addition, the Staff Accountant reconciles payroll general ledger accounts; prepares and enters payroll journal entries, and will assist with the review of accounts payable and accounts receivable journal entries. Candidates are attracted to our mission and see themselves as engaged community members.
DEADLINE TO APPLY AND SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
The position is open until filled. Applicants are asked to submit a letter of interest and resume along with their online application. To view the full job description and apply online, click here.
SCHEDULE
Full-Time/Year-Round
POSITION SUMMARY
The Concessions Coordinator assists Albuquerque Academy’s Athletic Department, Parent Association, and Auxiliary Programs by managing concessions areas, coordinating volunteers, purchasing and stocking inventory, and ensuring that concession stands are ready for service and sales. The coordinator must also be available to run concession stands if adult volunteers are unavailable and is expected to work and interact with a variety of people, including parents, students, and other staff members. This position is a full-time hourly position and hours may vary due to home athletic events and seasonal programming needs. The Concessions Coordinator will have a flexible schedule and must be available to work some evenings and weekends.
DEADLINE TO APPLY AND SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
The position is open until filled. Applicants are asked to submit a letter of interest and resume along with their online application. To view the full job description and apply online, click here.
SCHEDULE
Temporary
POSITION SUMMARY
The World Languages Department at Albuquerque Academy is seeking a passionate and energetic Substitute French Teacher for high school levels. This position could be for short-term needs or long-term coverage.
DEADLINE TO APPLY AND SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
The position is open until filled. Applicants are asked to submit a letter of interest and resume along with their online application. To view the full job description and apply online, click here.
SCHEDULE
Full-Time/Year Round
POSITION SUMMARY
The World Languages Department at Albuquerque Academy seeks a passionate and energetic middle and high school French teacher. We are looking for someone who is patient, engaging, and inspires a love of the French language in all students, works well with colleagues, and enjoys thinking about the art of teaching a second language. Diversity is a core value at Albuquerque Academy, and we seek candidates who demonstrate an abiding commitment to equity and belonging.
DEADLINE TO APPLY AND SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
The position is open until filled. Applicants are asked to submit a letter of interest and resume along with their online application. To view the full job description and apply online, click here.
SCHEDULE
Full-Time/Year Round
POSITION SUMMARY
The Albuquerque Academy Custodial Department is seeking an individual for the position of Setups and Custodial Team Member. This position is responsible for working independently and as a team member to support special events projects for the school. The Setups Team Member also assists with custodial duties. Strong candidates are attracted to our mission and see themselves as engaged community members.
DEADLINE TO APPLY AND SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
The position is open until filled. Applicants are asked to submit a letter of interest and resume along with their online application. To view the full job description and apply online, click here.
SCHEDULE
Full-Time/Year Round
POSITION SUMMARY
The Albuquerque Academy Technology Department is seeking an individual for the position of Technology Support Specialist. This position is responsible for troubleshooting IT hardware and software problems, as well as providing education technology support. Strong candidates are attracted to our mission and see themselves as engaged community members.
DEADLINE TO APPLY AND SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
The position is open until filled. Applicants are asked to submit a letter of interest and resume along with their online application. To view the full job description and apply online, click here.
SCHEDULE
Full-Time
POSITION SUMMARY
The World Languages Department at Albuquerque Academy seeks a passionate and energetic middle and high school Spanish teacher. We are looking for someone who is patient, engaging, and inspires a love of the Spanish language in all students, works well with colleagues, and enjoys thinking about the art of teaching a second language. Diversity is a core value at Albuquerque Academy, and we seek candidates who demonstrate an abiding commitment to equity and belonging.
DEADLINE TO APPLY AND SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
The position is open until filled. Applicants are asked to submit a letter of interest and resume along with their online application. To view the full job description and apply online, click here.
SCHEDULE
Seasonal
POSITION SUMMARY
The Think Summer Department at Albuquerque Academy seeks responsible and energetic student workers to assist faculty and administrators involved in the Think Summer program. This is a temporary position for the 2025 summer session, taking place in the six-week period of June 9, 2025 – July 18, 2025.
We are looking for students who are patient, engaging, and demonstrate role model behavior for all campers. Diversity is a core value at Albuquerque Academy, and we seek candidates who demonstrate an abiding commitment to equity and belonging.
The Albuquerque Academy Think Summer Department offers camps in various disciplines including, but not limited to academics, athletics, and the arts. Student workers may be placed in various roles including but not limited to camp counselors, teaching assistants, office aids and resource services.
DEADLINE TO APPLY AND SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
All applications are due by February 21, 2025, without exception. Applicants are required to submit a resume along with their online application. First time applicants also must submit a teacher recommendation form which is linked in the full job description. To view the full job description and apply online, click here.
SCHEDULE
Full-Time / Part-Time
POSITION SUMMARY
The Albuquerque Academy Charger Aquatics program is seeking an individual for the position of Assistant Coach. Part-time and full-time available. This position is responsible for serving as a lead coach for up to two groups as assigned by the Head Coach. They will also serve as senior assistant, providing coverage when needed. Strong candidates are attracted to our mission and see themselves as engaged community members.
DEADLINE TO APPLY AND SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
The position is open until filled. Applicants are asked to submit a letter of interest and resume along with their online application. To view the full job description and apply online, click here.
SCHEDULE
Full-Time
POSITION SUMMARY
The Science Department at Albuquerque Academy seeks a passionate and energetic high school science teacher. We are looking for someone who is patient, engaging, and creative in thinking about the art of teaching. Candidates need to be eager to inspire a love of science in all students and collaborate with colleagues. We value diversity at Albuquerque Academy and seek teachers who demonstrate an abiding commitment to equity and belonging.
We are looking for someone who enjoys working with students, and preference is given to any candidate who can teach across the scientific disciplines. The current position requires knowledge of life science. The ability to offer elective courses about contemporary scientific issues is also highly desirable.
DEADLINE TO APPLY AND SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
The position is open until filled. Applicants are asked to submit a letter of interest and resume along with their online application. To view the full job description and apply online, click here.
SCHEDULE
Full-Time
POSITION SUMMARY
Albuquerque Academy seeks a cohort of teaching fellows for the 2025-26 academic year. Albuquerque Academy is looking to engage candidates who embrace a growth mindset in their approach to education and will bring that perspective to teaching in our 6-12 program. We are looking for someone who is patient, engaging, and inspires a love of the outdoors and the natural world in all students, works well with colleagues, and enjoys thinking about the art of teaching outdoor and leadership education. In addition to co-teaching a class, candidates will teach as part of an instructor team for the department’s array of experiential education trips. Diversity is a core value at Albuquerque Academy, and we seek candidates who demonstrate an abiding commitment to equity and belonging.
DEADLINE TO APPLY AND SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
The position is open until filled. Applicants are asked to submit a letter of interest and resume along with their online application. To view the full job description and apply online, click here.
SCHEDULE
Full-Time
POSITION SUMMARY
The Science Department at Albuquerque Academy seeks a passionate and energetic high school science teacher. We are looking for someone who is patient, engaging, and creative in thinking about the art of teaching. Candidates need to be eager to inspire a love of science in all students and collaborate with colleagues. We value diversity at Albuquerque Academy and seek teachers who demonstrate an abiding commitment to equity and belonging.
We are looking for someone who enjoys working with students, and preference is given to any candidate who can teach across the scientific disciplines. The current position requires knowledge of physics, and the ideal candidate would have experience teaching these classes at the AP or advanced level. The ability to offer elective courses about contemporary scientific issues is also highly desirable.
DEADLINE TO APPLY AND SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
The position is open until filled. Applicants are asked to submit a letter of interest and resume along with their online application. To view the full job description and apply online, click here.
SCHEDULE
Temporary
POSITION SUMMARY
The World Languages Department at Albuquerque Academy is seeking a passionate and energetic Substitute Spanish Teacher for high school levels. This position could be for short-term needs or long-term coverage.
DEADLINE TO APPLY AND SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
The position is open until filled. Applicants are asked to submit a resume along with their online application. To view the full job description and apply online, click here.
SCHEDULE
Full-Time
POSITION SUMMARY
The English Department at Albuquerque Academy seeks an enthusiastic and energetic middle and upper school teacher. We are looking for someone who is patient, engaging, and creative in thinking about the art of teaching. Candidates need to be eager to inspire a love of literature in all students and collaborate with colleagues. We value diversity at Albuquerque Academy and seek teachers who demonstrate an abiding commitment to equity and belonging.
Candidates should be passionate about a wide range of genres and voices in literature and eager to explore texts with students through close reading, assignments that introduce students to a variety of writing styles, and ample classroom discussion. Our curriculum for 6-12 travels from mythology and science fiction to selections of World and American literature from various time periods and authors, examining novels, short stories, poetry, creative non-fiction, and plays along the way. In addition, at some grade levels, we maintain a dynamic rotation of topics courses. Even when teaching the same course for multiple years, teachers in our department frequently teach new texts, build new units, and craft new assessments.
DEADLINE TO APPLY AND SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
The position is open until filled. Applicants are asked to submit a letter of interest and resume along with their online application. To view the full job description and apply online, click here.
SCHEDULE
Full-Time
POSITION SUMMARY
Albuquerque Academy seeks a cohort of teaching fellows for the 2025-26 academic year. Albuquerque Academy is looking to engage candidates who embrace a growth mindset in their approach to education and will bring that perspective to teaching and advising in our 6-12 program. Successful candidates are eager to grow as new educators and eager to embrace experiences in all aspects of school life: teaching, advising, coaching, immersive school trips, and leading extracurricular activities. They intend to become career educators. They also demonstrate a dedication to collaboration with their colleagues and a creative and flexible approach to curriculum design and instruction. In addition to teaching two classes, candidates will also attend a class taught by their mentor teacher for the full school year. They will meet regularly with their mentor teacher to discuss all aspects of their own classroom work and their observations of other classes. At least for the first semester, most teaching fellows will follow the curriculum laid out by their mentor teacher. Diversity is a core value at Albuquerque Academy, and we seek candidates who demonstrate an abiding commitment to equity and belonging.
DEADLINE TO APPLY AND SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
The position is open until filled. Applicants are asked to submit a letter of interest and resume along with their online application. To view the full job description and apply online, click here.
SCHEDULE
Part-Time/Year Round
POSITION SUMMARY
The Albuquerque Academy Racquet Center is seeking an individual for the position of Racquet Sports Professional (Tennis and/or Pickleball) Levels 1-3. This position is responsible for high-quality instruction and administration of new and existing racquet programs, both group and private. Strong candidates are attracted to our mission and see themselves as engaged community members.
DEADLINE TO APPLY AND SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
The position is open until filled. Applicants are asked to submit a letter of interest and resume along with their online application. To view the full job description and apply online, click here.
SCHEDULE
Seasonal
POSITION SUMMARY
This listing is an evergreen pool. Candidates will be contacted periodically to interview for the field position.
The Experiential Education department helps support and enhance Albuquerque Academy’s rigorous college-preparatory curriculum, and outdoor education trips are required for students in grades 6-9. Students in grades 10-12 can elect to take Outdoor Pursuits for elective or physical education credit. The outdoor education program is staffed by three full time faculty members and three seasonal field faculty members. Programs are offered throughout New Mexico and the Four Corners region.
The outdoor education curriculum progression includes two day hikes and an overnight for 6th graders, a three-day backpacking trip for 7th graders, skills days for 8th graders, and a four to five day backpacking trip for 9th graders. Faculty also support experiential co-curricular trips for other academic departments, design and lead three-week field-based senior seminars, and teach and support field components for Outdoor Pursuits class, including rock climbing, whitewater kayaking, mountain biking and survival skills.
DEADLINE TO APPLY AND SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
Applicants are asked to submit a letter of interest, resume, and a personal and professional trip-leading resume along with their online application. To view the full job description and apply online click here.
About Albuquerque
Albuquerque Academy is located in northeast Albuquerque, a metro area with a population of nearly one million, bordered by the Sandia Pueblo on the north, the Isleta Pueblo on the south, the Sandia Mountains (elevation 10,678 feet) on the east, and expansive mesas on the west. With a diverse population that includes Indigenous, Hispanic, Black, Asian, and White representation, Albuquerque is home to the University of New Mexico, Sandia National Laboratories, Kirtland Air Force Base, and numerous high-tech research and development companies.
Five Things to Love About Albuquerque
- Affordable cost of living
- Short commutes and little traffic congestion
- Four-season climate dominated by sunshine
- Abundant, unique cultural and arts events
- Numerous parks and trails that offer hiking, camping, biking, and skiing