Preschool Teacher

Description

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. Position Overview

Cherry Hills Christian School is seeking a Christ-centered, nurturing, and collaborative Preschool Teacher who will joyfully partner in our mission to prepare young learners to live fully for God. The ideal candidate will embody the heart of a disciple-maker, delight in early childhood development, and cultivate meaningful relationships with students, families, colleagues, and the broader community.

Our preschool program is intentionally curriculum-based, providing structured, developmentally appropriate instruction that lays a strong academic and spiritual foundation. Preschool teachers at CHCS are more than caregivers - they are educators, shepherds, and leaders who model the love of Jesus and help children grow spiritually, socially, emotionally, and academically. This role requires a commitment to professional excellence, spiritual formation, and an unwavering belief in the transformational power of Christian early education.

Key Responsibilities

· Create a joyful, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate classroom that fosters spiritual growth, curiosity, and a love for learning · Implement CHC’s structured, research-supported preschool curriculum with fidelity, ensuring lessons are purposeful, engaging, and aligned with early learning standards and biblical worldview integration · Plan and deliver hands-on, play-based, and academically intentional lessons that support cognitive, language, motor, and social-emotional development · Observe, document, and assess student progress using developmentally appropriate tools to inform instruction and support individual learning needs · Maintain warm, consistent communication with parents, partnering with them in the academic, social-emotional, and spiritual development of their children · Work closely with teammates, assistants, and school leadership to support a unified, mission-aligned preschool program · Participate fully in school events, professional development, and discipleship opportunities · Uphold high standards of behavior guidance rooted in grace, consistency, and biblical principles · Model humility, hunger, people-smart awareness, positivity, and loyalty in all professional interactions · Contribute to the spiritual life of the school through prayer, chapel participation, and intentional discipleship of young children

About Cherry Hills Christian School

Cherry Hills Christian School (CHC), located in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, has faithfully served students and families for over 40 years. With over 800 students enrolled in Preschool through Grade 8, CHC is recognized as a leading Christ-centered school in the Denver metro area. We are committed to preparing students to Think Biblically, Live Faithfully, and Lead Courageously to impact the world for Christ.

Position Details

· Reports To

• Director of Preschool ·
• Position
• Type: Full-time, exempt (40 hrs/wk) ·

Salary Range

$35,000 - $55,000 annually (school calendar) · Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 403B, PTO · Location: Cherry Hills Christian School – Highlands Ranch, CO · Applications: Accepting applications through May 31, 2026

Requirements

Qualifications

· A personal relationship with Jesus Christ and a lifestyle that reflects biblical principles · A passion for discipling young children and supporting families in faith formation · Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or related field · Teaching certification through Colorado PDIS platform with a level of 2 or higher · Strong understanding of early childhood development and curriculum-based, play-integrated instruction · Experience weaving biblical truth into curriculum and classroom culture · A desire to be part of a dynamic, mission-driven team · Demonstrated ability to build meaningful relationships with students, parents, and colleagues · Educational technology proficiency appropriate for early childhood settings · Growth mindset and eagerness to learn and improve professionally

Preferred Qualifications

· Experience in Christian or independent school education · Experience implementing age-appropriate curriculum including instructional best practices · Experience in chapel leadership, missions, or extracurricular involvement · Agreement with CHC mission, values, and statement of faith

Must agree to the mission statement, values, and faith statement