You may never want to leave New Mexico. From the deep red desert in the northwest to the towering Organ Mountains in the southeast, the landscape of New Mexico is infused with the culture of its people. This place has been home to indigenous people for millennia. Whether you teach in the peaceful rural communities of the Navajo Nation, the small cities of Gallup and Espanola, or the more urban centers around Albuquerque and Santa Fe, you will experience a land full of history, stories, hospitality, and adventure.

Most of our corps members teach in the northwest corner of the state, near the borders of Arizona, Colorado, and Utah. Our placement schools are located mostly in small towns and rural Indigenous communities—with populations ranging from 200 to 20,000. Most corps members teach in schools with other corps members and often choose to live together. There is almost always a support system in place where community dinners and weekend adventures await.

A smaller group of corps members are forging new partnerships with communities along the Rio Grande river, teaching in more urban near Albuquerque and Santa Fe.

One of the best parts of living here? No matter where you are, you are surrounded by the majesty of the outdoors. World-class skiing, biking, hiking, and photography are in your backyard or a short drive away.  

Learn more about teaching in New Mexico, including where Teach For America places corps members within the state, salary information, and details on certification and training.