Bureau of Indian Education

Turtle Mountain Community Schools in North Dakota are hiring dedicated professionals to support students and strengthen their learning experience.

Turtle Mountain Community Elementary School is seeking an Elementary Teacher.

Turtle Mountain Community Middle School is hiring a School Counselor to support student well-being and academic success.

Apply now: https://ow.ly/KPep50Z5f33

Aneth Community School in Utah is hiring dedicated educators who are ready to make a difference in students’ lives.

Job openings:
• Teacher – Special Education
• Teacher – Elementary

Apply now: https://ow.ly/eLFh50Z5eMY
If you know someone who would be a great fit, please share these opportunities.

Sherman Indian High School in Riverside, California, is celebrating an incredible milestone for its AVID Seniors! Sixteen seniors proudly signed their Letters of Intent, committing to the colleges and universities they will attend this fall. Together, they earned an amazing 95 acceptances and secured more than one million dollars in scholarships and financial aid.

The school is especially proud of its co‑valedictorians, headed to UC Berkeley and Stanford University. The seniors were also honored at the RIMS AVID Senior Recognition Ceremony, joining thousands of AVID students from across the region. What an unforgettable celebration of hard work, determination, and their bright futures ahead!

We’re hiring in New Mexico and looking for passionate educators ready to make a meaningful impact in Native communities.

Tse'ii'ahi' Community School (Standing Rock):
• Teacher – Early Childhood
• Transitional Early Childhood Teacher

Beclabito Day School:
• Special Education Teacher

Find out more and apply now: https://ow.ly/7rO050Z5cT1

Big news from Saint Francis Indian School in South Dakota! The school has made a historic leap in its accountability status, moving to “Approaching Expectations” after years of focused work on student achievement and school improvement. With rising attendance, stronger graduation rates, and major gains in reading, math, and science, SFIS is showing what steady commitment and community support can accomplish!

Read the full story and celebrate this incredible progress: https://www.bie.edu/news-article/saint-francis-indian-school-marks-historic-shift-accountability-status

We’re proud to celebrate Oneida Nation School’s 93% graduation rate for 2025! 🎓 This achievement reflects the individualized support and multiple academic pathways offered to each student. High School Principal and Athletic Director Artley Skenandore explains:

“When students enroll at the Oneida Nation School, we ask the individual student what their goal is? Beyond the obvious response of graduation, we encourage them to look further and consider what their interests might be in college or a career. We remind them that our job is to facilitate a learning path that will assist them in attaining their goal. We see every student as a unique individual.”

👉 Read more: https://ow.ly/K1o150Z4X1T

BIE students—this opportunity is just for you!

The American Heroes Student Art Contest is now open for grades 3–12, and BIE schools have their own winner category. That means three BIE students—one elementary, one middle, and one high school—can be selected as national winners!

Students may submit an original 2‑D artwork inspired by one of 250 American Heroes and an American art movement. Winners receive a travel allowance to Washington, D.C., to see their artwork displayed on the National Mall during the Great American State Fair and participate in a special award ceremony.

Submissions are open now through June 1, 2026.
Learn more and enter here: freedom250.org/StudentArtContest
Submit artwork through the ArtCall portal—no fee required.

Note: If you are applying for the Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) category, please be sure to choose “BIE” instead of your state of residence.

Crystal Boarding School wrapped up the year with a fun and energetic new tradition: its first-ever staff vs. students basketball game! The gym was full of cheers as both teams gave it their all. In a lively matchup, the staff claimed the win 27–17. Such a great way to celebrate the end of the school year. We can’t wait for next year’s rematch!

A SIPI student was recently featured in a newsletter discussing the early childhood education program, what she has learned, and her future career. We're proud of all she has accomplished, and we are happy to celebrate all of our hardworking students this graduation season!

Read more:

SIPI Students Gain Valuable Skills as Early Childhood Education Interns The Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute (SIPI), a continued recipient of the American Indian College Fund’s Indigenous Early Childhood-funded initiatives, has had great success with student interns. Blossom Tsosie, from Kinlichee, Arizona, attends SIPI, where she is pursuing a degree in Earl...

🌟 Now Hiring in Belcourt, ND! 🌟

Turtle Mountain Community Elementary School is seeking an Assistant Principal for the 2026–2027 school year. This full‑time, on‑site leadership role supports all school programs and steps in for the principal when needed — perfect for candidates with strong administrative experience.

Apply by June 4: https://ow.ly/XBJ650Z2l8G