Art Teacher Leave Replacement

Job Description

Holy Cross High School is searching for qualified candidates to fulfill a vacancy in their Art Department.

*** This is a Short Term Leave Replacement Position***
Candidate would start on Tuesday, September 1, 2026

Candidate will be responsible for teaching:
• Painting & Drawing
• Fashion Illustration
• 3D Design
• Introduction to Art 1

Teacher must:
• Plan and implement curriculum aligned with the New York State Learning Standards.
• Tailor curriculum to engage students.
• Design and implement projects that measure progress towards academic standards.
• Participate in the school community and professional development.
• Effectively manage all classes.
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with students, families, and colleagues.

Successful candidates will have
• Bachelor's or Master's (preferred) degree in education or a related field.
• Excellent oral and written skills.
• Outstanding interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Knowledge of Photography
• Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop Suite
• Knowledge of Mechanical Drawing Architecture

HOW TO APPLY:
Interested candidates will send an updated resume, cover letter and a list of no less than three references to:

Dr. Weedens E. Blanchard, Ed.D.'89
Principal, Holy Cross High School
wblanchard@myhchs.org

About the Employer

Holy Cross High School, a Catholic secondary school located in Queens, New York and sponsored by the Congregation of Holy Cross, teaches and lives values which, in the Catholic tradition, are rooted in the Gospel and form the foundation of a response to that life. We believe these values require each person to recognize their need for: a spirituality centered in Christ; a developed intellect; emotional, physical and social maturity; and an understanding of the Christian truth of each person's universal relationship to other persons.