Cristo Rey Brooklyn High School·New York
Teachers at Cristo Rey Brooklyn are expected to teach courses in their subject area and collaborate with other educators and administrators. Additional duties include supervising study hall, office hours, lunch duty, and hall duty.
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.
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 English teacher will be assigned 9th grade and one other grade, based on the discretion of the Department Chair and the Principal.
In general, the job begins in August and ends in June with possible opportunities for summer employment for an additional stipend.
In 2026, the first day of the school year for faculty is August 31, 2026, which is the start of Staff Orientation. New teachers are expected to attend summer training held by the Cristo Rey Network in July. Expenses for this training are covered by the school.
● Bachelor’s Degree in English 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.
Salary starts at $55,000 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.
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