Holy Family Elementary is a Preschool-6th grade parochial school in Hays, KS with an enrollment of approximately 365 students. HFE seeking an art teacher to inspire students in faith formation and excellence in fine arts. The successful candidate is a practicing Catholic in communion with the church, capable of effectively managing a classroom of 20-25 students, and expertly prepares and instructs students in the fine arts.

A successful candidate will have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree or certification/background in art education (or able to obtain certification) in Kansas. A Master’s degree will command a higher salary, as will teaching experience.

Teachers at Holy Family Elementary are expected to develop caring relationships with students that allow them to demand excellence. Holy Family believes a loving firmness and virtue growth will allow students to develop a growth mindset that will further aid in their success as they progress through school.

Experience and/or interest in a wide variety of technological tools is a plus. Holy Family Elementary uses the Google platform for calendar and electronic mail communications, overhead document cameras, interactive whiteboard software, digital textbooks, and PowerSchool for grade book management as well as student mobile digital devices with Google and Microsoft Office platforms. Students will learn 21st Century skills in a variety of platforms.

Holy Family’s uniform dress code, behavior expectations, emphasis on faith formation, and a strong academic learning environment provides a school climate desired by many educators. If you are a serious educator ready for the opportunities that a Catholic school can offer, please consider applying with a cover letter, resume, and three references to Principal Rachel Wentling at rwentling@hfehays.org.