Manzano Day School

Manzano Day School in Albuquerque, New Mexico enrolls 301 to 500 students in preschool and elementary grades. The school operates as a nonsectarian community focused on child-centered learning and "Joy in Learning®"—a teaching framework that prioritizes discovery over scripted curriculum. That philosophy drives hiring and daily classroom work alike.

Teaching at Manzano means real curricular autonomy. Teachers adapt lessons to how children actually learn rather than following preset scripts. Spanish language instruction is integrated throughout the day, not confined to a single period. If you speak Spanish or want to deepen your bilingual teaching skills, the school offers genuine opportunity. Class sizes remain small, so you build relationships with every student and family.

Manzano's financial foundation is solid. The school holds net assets exceeding $21 million and generates roughly $9 million in annual revenue—stability that funds professional development, quality materials, and competitive salaries within the independent school landscape of the Southwest. As a day school, the work follows a traditional schedule: your evenings and weekends are your own, with no residential duties.

The school hires for preschool and elementary classroom teaching, instructional support roles, administrative positions, and facilities staff. Spring typically brings the most openings as the school prepares for the next academic year. Mid-year hiring occurs when unexpected departures create needs. In a school this size, each faculty member shapes curriculum and school culture directly alongside colleagues who share similar teaching values.

For educators seeking child-centered pedagogy, bilingual teaching roles, and institutional stability without boarding responsibilities, Manzano Day School offers secular, community-rooted work in the Southwest.