Middle School Teacher

Cherry Hills Christian School•Highlands Ranch, CO

13h•$55,000 - $82,000•Onsite

About The Position

Cherry Hills Christian School (CHC) is seeking a Christ-centered, passionate, and collaborative Middle School Teacher who will joyfully partner in our commitment to prepare students to live fully for God. The ideal candidate will embody the heart of a disciple-maker, pursue academic excellence, and cultivate meaningful relationships with students, parents, colleagues, and the broader community. At CHC, our teachers are more than instructors, they are mentors, shepherds, and leaders who model the love of Jesus and seek to fulfill the Great Commission through daily classroom life. This role requires a commitment to professional excellence, spiritual formation, and an unwavering belief in the transformational power of Christian education. The successful candidate will create an engaging, developmentally appropriate learning environment that challenges middle school students academically, nurtures their spiritual growth, and equips them to think biblically, live faithfully, and lead courageously.

Requirements

A personal relationship with Jesus Christ and a lifestyle that reflects biblical principles
A deep commitment to the Great Commission and a passion for discipling the next generation
A bachelor’s degree in education or a related field; a master’s degree is preferred.
Current teaching certification or a willingness to pursue certification, as applicable
Strong instructional skills and the ability to create engaging, student-centered learning experiences
Effective classroom management skills grounded in grace, consistency, and clear expectations
Experience integrating a biblical worldview into curriculum, instruction, and classroom culture
A collaborative spirit and a desire to contribute to a dynamic, mission-driven team
Demonstrated ability to build meaningful, supportive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues
Proficiency in using educational technology to enhance instruction, engagement, and student learning
A growth mindset and a commitment to ongoing professional learning and improvement
Agreement with the mission, values, and faith statement of Cherry Hills Christian School

Nice To Haves

Experience teaching in a Christian or independent school setting
Familiarity with curriculum development, differentiated instruction, and instructional best practices for middle school students
Experience with coaching, extracurricular leadership, student mentoring, or missions involvement
Demonstrated ability to support the academic, spiritual, and developmental needs of middle school students during this formative stage of life

Responsibilities

Cultivate a Christ-Centered Classroom: Create a nurturing, engaging, and well-managed learning environment that fosters spiritual growth, academic curiosity, student engagement, and a sense of belonging
Deliver Excellent Instruction: Design and implement differentiated, developmentally appropriate lessons aligned with CHC’s academic standards and the integration of a biblical worldview
Support Student Growth: Assess, monitor, and document student progress, using data and ongoing feedback to inform instruction and meet individual learning needs
Partner with Parents: Maintain consistent, meaningful communication with parents and guardians, partnering with them in the academic, social, emotional, and spiritual development of their children
Collaborate with Colleagues: Work closely with teammates and school leadership to promote instructional excellence, consistency, and a unified, mission-aligned learning community
Invest in Professional Growth: Participate actively in professional development, school events, team meetings, and discipleship opportunities that strengthen teaching practice and support the mission of CHC
Lead with Grace and Consistency: Establish and maintain high standards for classroom management, student behavior, and accountability that reflect grace, consistency, and biblical principles
Embody the Ideal Team Player: Demonstrate humility, hunger, people smarts, positivity, and loyalty in all professional relationships and interactions
Contribute to Spiritual Formation: Participate in chapel, prayer, and other opportunities to nurture students’ faith and mentor them as disciples of Jesus
Advance the Mission of CHC: Contribute to a school culture that prepares students to Think Biblically, Live Faithfully, and Lead Courageously to impact the world for Christ