Lower School Teacher

Description

Our mission is to prepare students to Think Biblically,

Live Faithfully, and Lead Courageously to impact the world for Jesus Christ.

Position Overview

Cherry Hills Christian School is seeking a Christ-centered, passionate, and collaborative educator to serve as a Lower School Teacher.

This position plays an essential role in advancing CHC's mission to prepare students to Think Biblically, Live Faithfully, and Lead Courageously to impact the world for Christ. The Lower School Teacher creates a nurturing, engaging, and academically excellent classroom environment where students are challenged to grow intellectually, spiritually, socially, and emotionally.

Our teachers are more than instructors, they are mentors, shepherds, and disciple-makers who model the love of Jesus and seek to fulfill the Great Commission through daily classroom life. They joyfully partner with students, parents, colleagues, and the broader school community to cultivate meaningful relationships and support the development of each child.

The ideal candidate is a dedicated and reflective educator who demonstrates a strong commitment to professional excellence, spiritual formation, and the transformational power of Christian education. This individual integrates a biblical worldview into instruction and classroom culture, differentiates learning to meet diverse student needs, and fosters a classroom community characterized by grace, curiosity, encouragement, and high expectations.

The Lower School Teacher reports to the Lower School Principal and collaborates closely with fellow teachers, school leadership, parents, and other members of the CHC community.

Key Responsibilities

Christ-Centered Teaching & Discipleship

• 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 naturally and intentionally throughout curriculum, instruction, classroom discussions, and daily interactions
• Model Christlike character, demonstrating grace, humility, integrity, compassion, and a commitment to following Jesus
• Encourage students to develop a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and grow in their understanding of what it means to live out their faith
• Incorporate prayer, Scripture, worship, and biblical reflection into the rhythms of classroom life
• Serve as a spiritual mentor and role model, guiding students in developing Christlike character and applying biblical principles to everyday decisions
• Participate in chapel, school-wide spiritual formation activities, and other opportunities that support the spiritual life of the school
• Cultivate an environment where students are encouraged to Think Biblically, Live Faithfully, and Lead Courageously

Instructional Planning & Academic Excellence

• Design and deliver engaging, developmentally appropriate instruction aligned with CHC's academic standards, curriculum, and educational philosophy
• Develop purposeful lesson plans that promote critical thinking, creativity, problem-solving, collaboration, and a love of learning
• Differentiate instruction to address varying academic abilities, learning styles, developmental stages, and individual student needs
• Integrate biblical truth and a Christian worldview into subject-area instruction in meaningful and age-appropriate ways
• Establish clear learning objectives and communicate appropriate academic expectations to students
• Utilize a variety of instructional strategies, resources, and educational technologies to enhance student learning
• Create opportunities for students to apply their knowledge, develop independence, and demonstrate understanding through meaningful learning experiences
• Maintain a classroom…