What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Middle School position at Cherry Hills Christian School?
Description
INTRODUCTION
Cherry Hills Christian School (CHC), located in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, has been faithfully serving students and their 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. Guided by our mission to prepare students to Think Biblically, Live Faithfully, and Lead Courageously to impact the world for Christ.
CHC is seeking a Director of Middle School to provide spiritual, academic, organizational and leadership for students, faculty, and families in Grades 6–8 as we prepare for an exciting future.
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THE OPPORTUNITY
The Director of Middle School is a strategic leadership role reporting to the Head of School. This leader will be responsible for shaping a thriving middle school experience, supporting faculty and staff, and cultivating a healthy, Christ-centered student culture.
Key responsibilities include:
- Provide visible leadership in the daily life of grades 6-8, ensuring a balance of academic rigor, student support, and spiritual growth.
- Oversee curriculum, instruction, and co-curricular programming to align with CHC’s mission to prepare students to Think Biblically, Live Faithfully, and Lead Courageously, and uphold our standards and excellence.
- Recruit, mentor and evaluate Middle School faculty and staff, fostering a culture of professional growth, collaboration, and shared purpose.
- Partner with parents in the discipleship and educational journey of their children, building strong relationships rooted in trust and a shared faith.
- Collaborate on school-wide initiatives as a member of the School Leadership Team, contributing to strategic planning and continuous improvement.
- Provide coaching and feedback through a structured performance review process that supports excellence and development.
- Communicate with professionalism, discretion, and a service-oriented posture that reflects CHC’s commitment to community.
- Ensure a safe, structured, and accountable school environment by upholding policies and procedures that promote student well-being.
- Model Christ-centered leadership while driving operational excellence and accountability within the Middle School division.
- Embrace and uphold CHC’s Essentials of Faith and Lifestyle Statement, demonstrating integrity and alignment with the school’s spiritual foundation.
- Exhibit a passion for shaping a distinctly Christian Middle School experience that fully integrates faith and learning – for Christ, with excellence, and in community.
Compensation & Benefits
CHC offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, a generous retirement option, and professional development opportunities.
Position Type: Full-time, Exempt
Hours Per Week: 40 hrs/week
Salary Range: $90,000 - $125,000
Benefits: Vacation, Sick Leave, 403(B), Medical, Dental, Vision
Supervisor: Head of School
Search Process & Timeline
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, with interviews scheduled on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
- Application Deadline: November 1, 2025
- Director of Middle School will begin on July 1, 2026
Requirements
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Degrees & Certifications
- At least five years of successful teaching and/or school leadership experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in education and/or master’s degree preferred.
- Administrative certification or principal license (encouraged).
- Alignment with our mission statement, values, and faith statement
Leadership & Faith
- Demonstrated skill in hiring, coaching, and developing faculty.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills with students, parents, and colleagues.
- A commitment to integrating faith and learning in age-appropriate and meaningful ways.
- A personal and growing relationship with Jesus Christ.
- Membership at Cherry Hills Community Church, or willingness to pursue membership.
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Salary : $90,000 - $125,000
