What are the responsibilities and job description for the High School Science Teacher -- Chemistry position at Cristo Rey Brooklyn High School?
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.”
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 Science teacher will be assigned three sections of 10th grade Pre-AP Chemistry and one section of Earth Science, based on the discretion of 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.
Requirements:
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 Science teacher will be assigned three sections of 10th grade Pre-AP Chemistry and one section of Earth Science, based on the discretion of 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.
Requirements:
● Bachelor’s Degree in a Science discipline or Secondary (7-12) Science 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 $60,000 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.
The salary range starts at $60,000 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.
Salary : $60,000 - $70,000