Lower School Teacher

Cherry Hills Christian School•Highlands Ranch, CO

2d•$55,000 - $82,000•Onsite

About The Position

Cherry Hills Christian School seeks a Christ-centered, passionate, and collaborative Lower School Teacher to create a nurturing, engaging, and academically excellent classroom where students grow intellectually, spiritually, socially, and emotionally. The teacher advances the school's mission to prepare students to Think Biblically, Live Faithfully, and Lead Courageously, integrating a biblical worldview into instruction and classroom culture while differentiating learning for diverse student needs. Teachers serve as mentors, shepherds, and disciple-makers who model the love of Jesus and partner with students, families, colleagues, and the school community. The role includes planning and delivering developmentally appropriate instruction, assessing student progress, supporting individual learning needs, leading a safe and well-managed classroom, communicating with families, collaborating with colleagues, and participating in spiritual formation and school-wide activities. The position reports to the Lower School Principal in the position overview; the position details list the Director of Lower School as the reporting role.

Requirements

A strong and growing personal relationship with Jesus Christ, evident in personal and professional life.
A lifestyle reflecting biblical principles and a commitment to Christian discipleship.
A deep commitment to the Great Commission and a passion for discipling the next generation.
Agreement with Cherry Hills Christian School's mission, values, and faith statement.
Bachelor's degree in education or a related field.
Current teaching certification, or willingness and ability to pursue appropriate certification.
Knowledge of effective instructional practices and developmentally appropriate teaching strategies.
Strong classroom management skills and ability to establish a positive, structured, and engaging learning environment.
Ability to integrate a biblical worldview into curriculum, instruction, and classroom culture.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills and ability to build meaningful relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
Ability to differentiate instruction and respond effectively to diverse student learning needs.
Strong organizational skills, preparation, attention to detail, and follow-through.
Ability to assess student progress and use data to inform instructional decisions.
Proficiency with educational technology and digital tools to enhance instruction and student learning.
Collaborative spirit and ability to work effectively as part of a dynamic, mission-driven team.
Initiative, flexibility, sound judgment, and commitment to professional excellence.
Growth mindset and eagerness to learn, receive feedback, and improve professionally.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree.
Experience teaching in a Christian or independent school setting.
Experience integrating biblical worldview principles across academic subject areas.
Familiarity with curriculum development, instructional planning, and research-based teaching practices for elementary grades.
Experience differentiating instruction and supporting students with varied academic and developmental needs.
Experience using student assessment data to guide instructional planning and intervention.
Familiarity with educational technology, digital learning platforms, and classroom management tools.
Experience partnering with parents and families in support of student learning and development.
Coaching, extracurricular leadership, chapel involvement, missions experience, or other ministry-related involvement.
Demonstrated commitment to Christian education, discipleship, collaboration, and pursuit of excellence.

Responsibilities

Create a Christ-centered, nurturing classroom environment that fosters spiritual growth, academic curiosity, meaningful relationships, and student engagement.
Integrate biblical principles and a biblical worldview throughout curriculum, instruction, classroom discussions, and daily interactions.
Model Christlike character and encourage students' faith development through prayer, Scripture, worship, biblical reflection, mentorship, chapel, and school-wide spiritual formation activities.
Design and deliver engaging, developmentally appropriate instruction aligned with the school's academic standards, curriculum, and educational philosophy.
Develop lesson plans that promote critical thinking, creativity, problem-solving, collaboration, independence, and a love of learning.
Differentiate instruction to address students' academic abilities, learning styles, developmental stages, and individual needs.
Use instructional strategies, resources, and educational technologies to enhance student learning.
Assess, monitor, and document student progress; use formative and summative data to inform instruction and adjust teaching strategies.
Identify students needing academic support or enrichment and collaborate with school personnel to develop responsive strategies.
Provide constructive feedback, maintain accurate student records, and celebrate student growth.
Maintain a safe, organized, engaging classroom with consistent management practices, clear expectations, routines, and procedures.
Foster belonging, healthy relationships, conflict-resolution skills, empathy, responsibility, resilience, and positive behavior.
Address behavioral and relational challenges compassionately and communicate appropriately with parents and school leadership.
Maintain appropriate supervision and prioritize student safety and well-being.
Build collaborative relationships with parents and guardians and communicate proactively about student progress, classroom activities, expectations, concerns, and support needs.
Participate in parent-teacher conferences and partner with families to support learning, character development, and spiritual formation.
Maintain confidentiality and use sound judgment when communicating about students and families.
Collaborate with grade-level teammates, teachers, learning support staff, and school leadership on curriculum, instruction, meetings, and school-wide initiatives.
Pursue professional development, reflect on instructional effectiveness, seek feedback, and contribute to continuous improvement.
Participate in school events, chapel, professional development, faculty meetings, and other school-wide activities.
Demonstrate initiative, flexibility, sound judgment, and a willingness to contribute beyond the classroom when needed.
Model the ideal team player traits: humble, hungry, people-smart, positive, and loyal.
Perform other duties as assigned in support of the school's mission.