Lower School Explore Teacher

Cherry Hills Christian School•Highlands Ranch, CO

2d•$45,000 - $65,000•Onsite

About The Position

Cherry Hills Christian School is seeking a Christ-centered, innovative, and highly collaborative Explore Teacher who is passionate about nurturing advanced learners and equipping students to use their God-given gifts for His glory. The Explore Teacher plays a vital role in identifying, supporting, and challenging students with advanced academic potential through differentiated instruction, enrichment opportunities, and collaborative partnerships with teachers and families. This position provides both push-in classroom support and pull-out extended learning experiences that foster curiosity, creativity, critical thinking, and academic excellence.

Requirements

A strong and growing relationship with Jesus Christ, evident in personal and professional life.
Agreement with and commitment to CHCS's mission statement, values, and faith statement.
Ability to pass a criminal background check.
Bachelor's degree in Education, Gifted Education, Curriculum and Instruction, or a related field from an accredited institution.
Experience working with gifted, high-achieving, and advanced learners.
Knowledge of differentiated instruction, enrichment models, project-based learning, and advanced academic programming.
Ability to collaborate effectively with teachers, parents, and administrators.
Willingness to pursue continued professional development and growth.
Professional attitude and appearance.
Must agree to the mission statement, values, and faith statement.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Gifted Education, Curriculum and Instruction, Educational Leadership, or a related field preferred.
Gifted and Talented endorsement, certification, or related training preferred.
Current ACSI and/or State Teaching Certification preferred.
Coaching, extracurricular leadership, or missions involvement

Responsibilities

Provide differentiated instruction and enrichment opportunities for identified gifted and talented learners.
Design and facilitate pull-out extended learning experiences that challenge students beyond grade-level expectations.
Push into classrooms to support teachers in meeting the needs of advanced learners through differentiation and enrichment strategies.
Collaborate with classroom teachers to develop and implement instructional plans that extend learning for gifted students.
Assist in identifying gifted and talented students through observations, assessment data, and collaboration with faculty and families.
Develop individualized learning opportunities and enrichment pathways based on student strengths, interests, and abilities.
Utilize research-based instructional practices that promote higher-order thinking, creativity, problem-solving, and inquiry-based learning.
Foster opportunities for students to engage in independent projects, competitions, leadership experiences, and interdisciplinary learning.
Monitor student growth and maintain documentation related to gifted programming and student progress.
Communicate regularly with parents regarding student growth, enrichment opportunities, and program goals.
Support faculty through professional collaboration and coaching related to differentiation, gifted education, and advanced learning strategies.
Employ a variety of instructional strategies and materials that support the whole child: spiritual, mental, physical, social, and emotional.
Maintain appropriate discipline to ensure a safe, respectful, and engaging learning environment.
Understand and implement all building emergency and safety procedures.
Build strong, relational connections with students, families, faculty, and staff.
Collaborate cross-functionally with classroom teachers, learning specialists, counselors, and administrators.
Uphold and support CHCS's Essentials of Faith, mission, and values.
Represent Cherry Hills Christian School in a professional and Christ-honoring manner.
Communicate clearly, accurately, and in a timely manner with parents and leadership.
Respect confidentiality and uphold professional ethics.
Other duties as assigned.