Our Mission and Vision
Cristo Rey Brooklyn (CRB) is a Catholic high school partnering with families of all creeds to educate deserving young people from under-served and working-class communities to become people of faith, purpose, and service.
By integrating college-preparatory and college-level courses with a unique 4-year work-study experience, a robust community service program, and the support of an inclusive school community, CRB enables students to succeed in college, careers, and beyond with the values essential to a fulfilling life.
Cristo Rey Brooklyn High School will be known for embodying the mantra: “We Learn. We Work. We Serve.”
The Position:
All teachers at CRB will be assigned courses in their subject area(s) of expertise and are expected to work alongside other teachers in their subject area as well as administrators. There will be additional duties such as Study Hall, Office Hours, Lunch Duty, and Hall Duty, for example. They will not be assigned more than 6 out of 8 periods per day plus lunch.
The Art teacher will be assigned three sections of 10th grade Art, three sections of 10th grade Pre-AP Art, and one section of 12th grade Art (as a Senior Elective), based on the discretion of the Principal. This totals 16 periods of out 40 periods per week.
In general, the job begins in August and ends in June with possible opportunities for summer employment for an additional stipend.
As a part-time position (<30 hrs/per week), this role does not come with medical benefits.
In 2026, the first day of the school year is Wednesday, Sept 9.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree in an Art discipline or Secondary (7-12) Education is required.
Master’s Degree or higher in subject area or Secondary Ed is preferred but not required.
Prior successful full-time teaching experience in grades 7-12 is strongly preferred.
Must be able to use technology to further student learning (e.g., Google Classroom, Zoom, PowerSchool).
Prior experience in Cristo Rey schools, Jesuit schools, NativityMiguel schools, other Independent / Catholic schools, Teach for America, or Alliance for Catholic Education is a plus.
Compensation and Benefits:
The salary range starts at $38,000 and is negotiable based on education, licenses, and work experience. The exact amount will be commensurate with experience and benchmarked with our peer local and Cristo Rey Network schools. Comprehensive benefits are included in the overall compensation package.
Scholarships to pursue graduate degrees at local Catholic colleges and universities may be available.
Cristo Rey Brooklyn High School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation or religion.
About Cristo Rey Brooklyn High School
Cristo Rey Brooklyn is a Catholic high school partnering with families of all creeds to educate deserving young people from underserved communities to become men and women of faith, purpose and service. By integrating a rigorous curriculum, a unique work-study experience and the support of an inclusive school community, we enable students to succeed in college and beyond with the values essential to a fulfilling life.
It is our vision to be considered one of the best high schools in New York as measured by academic growth and achievement, graduation rates and college success. Cristo Rey Brooklyn High School alumni will be recognized as lifelong learners, inspirational community and professional leaders, and committed to a purpose beyond self.
Non-Discrimination Statement: Cristo Rey Brooklyn High School does not unlawfully discriminate based on race, color, gender, sexual orientation, religion or national or ethnic origin in its student admission process, faculty and staff hiring practices, educational policies, scholarships, athletics, or other school administered programs. We remain dedicated to the success of the entirety of our student body and staff.