Join Our Team at Theodore Roosevelt School
Be part of a community dedicated to shaping the future through education and cultural connection. At Theodore Roosevelt School, we value passionate individuals who are committed to empowering students and honoring traditions. Explore our career opportunities and discover how you can make a difference.
Why Work at Theodore Roosevelt School?
Theodore Roosevelt School offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of students from the White Mountain Apache community and beyond. As the only boarding school on the White Mountain Apache Reservation, Theodore Roosevelt School is a culturally rich and rewarding place to work. Here, employees contribute to preserving the Ndee language and traditions while supporting students in achieving their academic and personal goals.
Our staff plays a vital role in:
- Providing quality education in a safe and supportive environment.
- Modeling and preserving cultural values and language.
- Supporting the development of students’ identity, dignity, and confidence.
By joining the TRS team, you become part of a legacy of excellence, tradition, and community impact.
Join Our Dynamic Team at Theodore Roosevelt School
If you’re searching for a rewarding career in a culturally rich educational setting, Theodore Roosevelt School offers diverse opportunities to grow, inspire, and lead. As part of our dedicated team, you’ll champion a holistic approach to student success—combining innovative teaching methods with the timeless wisdom of Ndee knowledge. Whether you’re an educator eager to instill a love for learning, an administrator dedicated to building a supportive community, or a specialist ready to enhance our unique programs, explore our open positions today. We value collaboration, cultural empowerment, and professional growth, making Theodore Roosevelt School a vibrant place to cultivate your teaching career or administrative expertise. Join us in shaping future leaders while enjoying an environment that encourages creative problem-solving, continuous improvement, and a deep respect for heritage.
Job Openings
Join our dedicated team of educators committed to empowering Native American youth at Theodore Roosevelt School, where we honor cultural heritage while preparing students for academic and personal success.
Chief School Administrator / Principal
A Cognia-Accredited Tribally Controlled Grant School, Grades 6-8. Theodore Roosevelt School, located in the scenic White Mountains within the White Mountain Apache Tribal lands, is conducting a national search for a mission-driven executive leader. We are seeking a seasoned administrator who will:View Job Offer- Strengthen academic achievement
- Lead instructional improvement
- Ensure operational excellence
- Advance Professional Development goals
- Honor and integrate Apache culture
Home Living Assistant
Supervise Male Residential Students Supervise, guide, and mentor students in dorm/home living areas • Maintain safety, structure, routines, and positive student behavior • Support hygiene, meals, homework, recreation, bedtime, and wake-up • Plan cultural, academic, and recreational activities Minimum Requirements • High School Diploma or GED required • Youth supervision, childcare, residential, or education experience preferred • Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record • Willing and able to transport students in school vehicles • Technology integration proficiency Must be available for rotating shifts: evenings, weekends, holidays, and overnight rotations.View Job OfferMiddle School Math Teacher
Seeking an experienced, culturally responsive math educator Deliver standards-aligned instruction, use student data to guide intervention, and support growth in number sense, algebraic thinking, geometry, data analysis, and problem solving. • Bachelor's degree in education, mathematics, or related field • Valid Arizona mathematics teaching certificate / endorsement • Experience with MTSS, digital assessment, and progress-monitoring tools • Commitment to Native-serving education and N'dee valuesView Job OfferResidential Life Program
The Residential Supervisor serves as the professional head of Theodore Roosevelt School's (TRS) Residential Life Program, providing direct supervision of residential staff and students in the dormitory facility. The TRS dormitory operates five ( 5) days per week and quarters and sleeps students five (5) nights per week. Consistent with 25 CFR 36.75 and Article III of the TRS Policies and Procedures Manual (Management of the Workforce), the Residential Supervisor is responsible for the safety, health, security, and well-being of boarding students 24 hours a day during periods of student residence. The position plans, manages, monitors, and evaluates a well-balanced residential program incorporating educational, social, cultural, recreational, life-skills, and developmental components that promote each student's academic and personal growth. Two priorities are paramount and non-negotiable for this role: (1) demonstrated proficiency in and active integration of technology across all residential operations, and (2) recruitment, retention, and continuous achievement of full dormitory occupancy. Performance will be evaluated against both.View Job Offer
