About this role
Title: Mariachi Music Teacher Work Unit/Location: Assigned Work Site Reports to: Site Principal Supervises: Students
Contract Length: 163 days 4-day week Pay Schedule: Per approved salary schedule Overtime Status: Must be approved
Hours: 7:16 am – 3:45 pm Union Status: Union Licensure: NMPED Teaching Licensure
Española Public Schools is seeking a passionate and experienced Mariachi Music Teacher to establish and develop a new mariachi music program at Española Valley High School. Position Summary The Mariachi Music Teacher will provide engaging instruction in mariachi music while developing students' musical skills, cultural understanding, creativity, teamwork, and performance abilities. The teacher will build the program from its early stages, including student recruitment, curriculum development, repertoire selection, rehearsals, performances, and equipment needs. Essential Responsibilities
• Establish and develop the high school mariachi program.
• Recruit and engage students with varying levels of musical experience.
• Teach mariachi vocal and instrumental techniques.
• Provide instruction in music fundamentals, ensemble performance, and mariachi history and traditions.
• Select appropriate repertoire and prepare students for performances.
• Develop opportunities for concerts, school events, festivals, and community performances.
• Maintain and manage program instruments, equipment, music, and materials.
• Collaborate with school administration, staff, families, and community partners.
• Maintain a positive, inclusive, and culturally responsive learning environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the building principal.
Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
• Valid New Mexico teaching license appropriate for the position or eligibility for licensure.
• Demonstrated knowledge and proficiency in mariachi music, performance, or instruction.
• Strong communication, organizational, classroom management, and student engagement skills.
Preferred Qualifications
• Degree or coursework in Music Education, Music Performance, or a related field.
• Experience performing, teaching, or directing mariachi music.
• Proficiency with multiple mariachi instruments.
• Experience developing or establishing a music program.
• Bilingual or multilingual skills.
Join Española Valley High School in creating a new mariachi program that provides students with meaningful opportunities to learn, perform, and celebrate the rich musical traditions of mariachi. Española Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.