Lower School Teacher

Cherry Hills Christian School•Highlands Ranch, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Cherry Hills Christian School seeks a Christ-centered, passionate, collaborative educator to teach in the Lower School. The teacher creates a nurturing, engaging, academically excellent classroom that supports students’ intellectual, spiritual, social, and emotional growth. Teachers serve as instructors, mentors, shepherds, and disciple-makers, modeling the love of Jesus and partnering with students, families, colleagues, and the wider school community. The teacher integrates a biblical worldview into instruction and classroom culture, differentiates learning for diverse student needs, and fosters a community characterized by grace, curiosity, encouragement, and high expectations. The role reports to the Director of Lower School and works closely with fellow teachers, school leadership, parents, and other members of the CHC community. This is a full-time, exempt position requiring 40 hours per week during the school year, located at Cherry Hills Christian School in Highlands Ranch, Colorado.

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, 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 organization, 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 to support 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, relationships, and engagement.
Integrate biblical principles and a biblical worldview into curriculum, instruction, classroom discussions, and daily interactions; incorporate prayer, Scripture, worship, and reflection into classroom life.
Model Christlike character and mentor students in faith, character development, and applying biblical principles to everyday decisions.
Participate in chapel, school-wide spiritual formation activities, and other school events and activities.
Design and deliver engaging, developmentally appropriate instruction aligned with school standards, curriculum, and educational philosophy.
Plan lessons that promote critical thinking, creativity, problem-solving, collaboration, and a love of learning; establish and communicate learning objectives and expectations.
Differentiate instruction for varying abilities, learning styles, developmental stages, and individual student needs.
Use instructional strategies, resources, and educational technology to enhance learning and create meaningful opportunities for students to apply knowledge and demonstrate understanding.
Assess, monitor, and document student progress; use formative and summative data to inform instruction and adjust teaching strategies.
Identify students needing additional support or enrichment and collaborate with school personnel to develop responsive strategies.
Provide timely, constructive feedback; maintain accurate student records and assessment documentation; partner with learning support staff and specialists.
Establish and maintain a safe, organized, engaging classroom with clear expectations, routines, procedures, and consistent management practices grounded in grace, respect, accountability, and biblical principles.
Foster belonging, healthy relationships, conflict-resolution skills, empathy, respect, resilience, responsibility, and Christlike character; address behavioral and relational challenges appropriately.
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, successes, concerns, and support needs.
Respond to parent questions and concerns professionally and empathetically; participate in parent-teacher conferences and work with families to reinforce learning, character development, and spiritual formation.
Maintain confidentiality and sound judgment when communicating about students and families.
Collaborate with grade-level teammates, teachers, learning support staff, and school leadership; participate in curriculum planning, team meetings, and school-wide initiatives.
Pursue professional development, stay current with effective instructional practices and educational research, reflect on teaching effectiveness, seek feedback, and continuously improve.
Contribute positively to a unified, mission-aligned community; demonstrate initiative, flexibility, sound judgment, and willingness to contribute beyond the classroom when needed.
Model the ideal team player traits of being humble, hungry, people-smart, positive, and loyal; perform other duties as assigned in support of the school’s mission.