Middle School Lions Launch Instructor

Cherry Hills Christian School•Highlands Ranch, CO

17d•$54,000 - $94,000•Onsite

About The Position

Cherry Hills Christian School aspires to be an exceptional Christ-centered community, known for its unwavering commitment to educational excellence , spiritual formation , and a united, mission-driven culture. We seek to cultivate the whole child — mind, body, and spirit — through rigorous academics, vibrant arts, and competitive athletics. Lions Launch Lions Launch is a reclassification gap year program designed specifically for current 8th grade students who would benefit from an intentional year of academic, athletic, and spiritual development before transitioning into high school. This strategic year allows students to strengthen foundational skills, mature socially and emotionally, and gain confidence in both the classroom and competitive environments – setting them up for long-term success in high school and beyond. Lions Launch aspires to be an exceptional Christ centered community with an unwavering commitment to leadership development, academic excellence, spiritual formation, and athletic development. We believe that sports and academics go hand in hand, and that both are powerful tools in shaping young men and women who honor Christ in every arena of life. Our mission is to cultivate the whole student – mind, body, and spirit – through rigorous academics, elite athletic training, and intentional discipleship. Through two academic periods and two athletic periods each day students are challenged to grow intellectually, compete with integrity, and develop Christlike character. Lions Launch students train in a state-of-the-art weight room and turf facility and learn in dedicated classroom spaces designed to foster focus, accountability, and excellence. Everything we do is rooted in the belief that education is discipleship and that every subject, practice, and interaction is an opportunity to glorify God. Position Overview Lions Launch is seeking a Christ-centered, mission-driven 8th Grade Reclassification Instructor who views teaching as a calling and discipleship as a daily responsibility. This role serves students during a pivotal academic year, providing intentional academic reinforcement, spiritual mentorship, and preparation for high school success. The ideal candidate embodies the heart of a disciple-maker — one who pursues academic rigor while shepherding students toward spiritual maturity. This teacher will cultivate a classroom culture marked by excellence, structure, grace, and accountability. He or she will intentionally integrate a biblical worldview into instruction and model Christlike leadership in every interaction.

Requirements

A clear, personal relationship with Jesus Christ and a lifestyle consistent with biblical values
Passion for discipleship, mentorship, and whole-student development
Bachelor’s degree in education or related field (master’s preferred)
Current teaching certification or willingness to pursue certification
Strong instructional, coaching, and classroom leadership skills
Experience supporting academic growth and closing learning gaps
Strong relational, organizational, and communication skills
Proficiency in educational technology and data tracking
Growth mindset and commitment to continual professional and spiritual development
Must have a current driver’s license
Must agree to the mission statement, values, and faith statement

Nice To Haves

Experience teaching in a Christian school environment
Background in mentoring or coaching student athletes
Experience in academic intervention, tutoring, or academic coaching programs
Experience with leadership development or discipleship programming
Familiarity with hybrid or online-supported learning models

Responsibilities

Provide structured academic coaching, tutoring, and intervention to ensure student mastery
Support students in managing rigorous academic workloads and developing executive functioning skills
Monitor academic progress using data driven practices and provide targeted interventions
Reinforce accountability, time management, goal setting, and disciplined study habits
Collaborate with families and staff to support holistic academic growth
Uphold high standards of classroom management rooted in grace, consistency, and biblical principles
Create a Christ centered environment that fosters spiritual growth and biblical worldview development
Integrate biblical truth into academic coaching, leadership training, and daily interactions
Lead prayer, devotionals, and intentional discipleship conversations
Mentor students toward Christ like character, humility, discipline, resilience, and servant leadership
Participate in chapel, prayer gatherings, and student discipleship opportunities
Model humility, integrity, hunger for growth, and relational wisdom in all professional interactions
Guide students through leadership development curriculum rooted in biblical principles
Model and teach leadership habits including integrity, responsibility, initiative, teamwork, and perseverance
Support leadership application through service opportunities, team culture, and daily accountability
Collaborate closely with athletic performance coaches to support student development
Reinforce training discipline, coachability, work ethic, and recovery principles
Support athletic goal setting, performance tracking, and accountability structures
Monitor student engagement, effort, and growth in training sessions
Partner with coaching staff to ensure academic eligibility, physical well-being, and balanced student schedules
Transport students to and from performance training in CHC vans