Kindergarten Teacher 24/25 SY Signing Incentives - $10,000 - $20,000; Relocation Expenses $2,500 - $4,500 Please see additional information for details JobID: 2079 Position Type: Elementary School Teaching Date Posted: 9/12/2024 Location: Riverside Elementary Additional Information: Show/Hide MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 1. As established by the New Mexico Department of Education 2. A bachelor's degree. 3. A valid New Mexico teaching license with endorsements as needed. 4. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate. SUPERVISOR: Building Principal Hiring Incentive Program for 2024-2025 School Year Eligibility Requirements for the 2024-2025 signing/relocation incentives * You must be a new employee who has not been employed in any certified capacity by Carlsbad Municipal Schools during the 2024-2025 school year(s). * The position hired must be a certified teacher or head principal. * Alternatively licensed employees do not qualify. * Administration will provide processes and administrative clarification decisions for specific situations that involve these incentives. Incentive Amounts * Level III License (Masters and 6 years of experience or more OR NBCT Certification) $20,000 * Level II License (BA/BS and 4 years of experience or more) $15,000 * Level I License (BA and 0 to 3 years of experience) $10,000 * Reciprocity- Those applying for reciprocity will automatically receive a Level 1 incentive amount. Once a NM teaching license is issued, the amount will be adjusted and back pay will be reimbursed to the employee. Incentive Payment * ¼ on the first paycheck of the school year (August 15, 2024) * ¼ on the second semester paycheck (January 15, 2025) * ¼ on the end of year contract paycheck (June 30, 2025) * ¼ at the beginning of the 2025-2026 school year (August 15, 2025) Relocation Incentives * Employees living within a 50 mile radius from Carlsbad will be considered for the relocation incentive. * Up to 100 miles $2,500 * 101 to 299 miles $3,500 * 300 and above $4,500 * You must provide proof of your current address in order to receive a relocation incentive. We will accept a mortgage statement or a utility bill dated within the last 30 days. Prorated Incentives Any hires made after August 1st, will not be eligible to receive a full incentive amount. All incentive payments will be prorated based on the number of contract days worked by the new hire. Failure to Complete Terms of Contract: Failure to complete the terms of the employment contract in either of the two school years (2024-2025 and 2025-2026) will result in forfeiture of the entire signing/relocation incentive. The employee will be required to reimburse Carlsbad Municipal Schools for the amount received.