Employment

We are currently accepting applications for the following faculty positions in 2025-26:

• First Grade Teacher
• Fifth Grade Teacher

Prospective candidates are experienced, creative, and highly qualified "Living Curriculum Teachers'' who have a growing relationship with Christ, are excellent in their field, and are capable of inspiring students to reach their God-given potential.

In addition to a personal faith in Christ Jesus, prospective candidates should hold an Illinois Professional Educator License or be willing to pursue certification through the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI). 

Requirements

• Follower of Jesus Christ, who seeks to live all of life under His Lordship.
• Spiritual maturity, with academic and leadership abilities that will enable him/her to teach all truth as God’s truth.
• A demonstrated commitment to the Christian faith as outlined in the Academy’s Statement of Faith and active participation in a local church congregation.
• A demonstrated heart for the mission of Christian Heritage Academy and the advancement and development of Christian education, with a clear understanding of biblical integration across all subject areas and a passion for implementing it in an educational setting.
• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, preferably with a major or concentration in education or related field.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of teaching experience preferred.
• An ability to maintain discretion and absolute confidentiality.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to maintain a courteous and respectful attitude in all situations.
• The ability and desire to work in a team-oriented environment in a supportive, transparent and solution-driven fashion.
• Proficiency in Google Suite and other relevant educational technology.

Salary Range and Benefits

The salary range for Early Education and Lower School faculty positions is $38-55K; for Middle and Upper School the range is $38-63K. Compensation is determined by a number of factors such as education, experience, and skills.

Full-time employee benefits include:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible spending account/Health reimbursement arrangement
• Group term life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Tuition discount for child(ren)

Inquire

To inquire, please submit the following documents to the Human Resources office:

• Cover letter (please state the position you are interested in)
• Resume
• Personal testimony regarding your faith in Jesus Christ

The School Counselor (K-8) provides support for the social, emotional, and behavioral needs of students, working collaboratively with teachers, administrators, and parents to help students develop important skills for success and to create a supportive learning environment in line with the school’s mission, vision, goals, and handbooks. Additionally, the School Counselor assists the Lunchroom Coordinator in maintaining a safe, caring, clean and orderly K-8 lunch and recess environment. As a member of the Student Services Team, the School Counselor works alongside the Guidance Counselor and Upper School Counselor to support student development.  

Requirements

1. A demonstrated commitment to the Christian faith as outlined in the Academy’s Statement of Faith and active participation in a local church congregation.
2. A demonstrated heart for the advancement and development of Christian education and the Mission of Christian Heritage Academy.
3. Master’s Degree in Counseling, Social Work or related field, with a minimum of  one year of experience in a school setting.  
4. An ability to use Biblical Truth in all counseling/social work sessions and matters of need.  
5. An ability to maintain discretion and absolute confidentiality in all matters.
6. Exceptional interpersonal skills, including the ability to effectively engage with different ages and groups, and maintain a courteous and respectful attitude in all situations.
7. Excellent communications and organizational skills, with strong detail orientation.
8. The ability and desire to work in a team-oriented environment in a supportive, transparent and solution-driven fashion.
9. Proficiency in Google Drive and Microsoft office.

Core Responsibilities

1. Support faculty with student social and emotional concerns.  
2. Provide individual and small group coaching in social and emotional skills as needed.
3. Coordinate with classroom teachers and Principals to perform assessments and observations as needed to determine interventions.
4. Consult and collaborate with parents and teachers in regard to students' social and emotional needs.
5. Conduct consultations to determine appropriate referrals to external (professional) resources and services in regard to specific student needs. 
6. Assist the Lunchroom Coordinator in maintaining a  safe, caring, clean and orderly K-8 lunch and recess environment.
7. Research and share mental health resources with faculty, parents, and students.
8. Maintain knowledge of current state and federal laws and policies related to SSW/Counseling.  
9. Create and maintain proper and timely documentation and recordkeeping.
10. Under the guidance of the principal, conduct Peacemaking Chapel for Lower and Middle School; collaborate with individual teachers to teach conflict resolution in classes.
11. Consult and collaborate with the Upper School Counselor to provide training for the Lower and Middle School faculty in basic social/emotional interventions and ensure that relevant curricula and programs are vertically aligned.
12. Determine and conduct appropriate harassment prevention training for teachers and students annually.
13. Plan and teach monthly SEL lessons to grades K-8th.
14. Provide crisis intervention for abuse, neglect, and suicide risk situations.
15. Train and support faculty in implementing Social and Emotional Learning practices through the lens of the BIble. 

Other Responsibilities

1. Participate in daily arrival, dismissal, and lunchtime duties.
2. With guidance from the Principal, act as the primary contact for DCFS.
3. Assist the Student Life and Leadership Coordinator in coaching mentors for the MS mentoring program as needed.
4. Perform other duties as assigned.

Salary Range and Benefits

The salary range is $38-63K. Compensation is determined by a number of factors such as education, experience, and skills. Full-time employee benefits include:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible spending account/Health reimbursement arrangement
• Group term life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Tuition discount for child(ren)

Inquire

To inquire, please submit the following documents to the Human Resources office:

• Cover letter (please state the position you are interested in)
• Resume
• Personal testimony regarding your faith in Jesus Christ

The role of a substitute teacher is to be a competent, temporary replacement for the classroom teacher. In addition to a personal faith in Jesus Christ, the ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree, and have experience working with children in an educational setting. The substitute teacher must be able to manage a classroom, actively engage with the students, and have a willingness to follow the plans established by the classroom teacher. The pay rate is $15.00 per hour.

CHA is hiring students for temporary summer positions in the Facilities department to perform facility and grounds maintenance, including some routine cleaning and special projects. Hours are 7:30 AM - 3:00 PM, Monday to Thursday, with an hourly pay rate of $15. 

If interested, please submit your resume to [email protected].

Requirements

1. A demonstrated commitment to the Christian faith as outlined in the Academy’s Statement of Faith and active participation in a local church congregation.
2. A demonstrated heart for the advancement and development of Christian education and the Mission of Christian Heritage Academy. 
3. An ability to maintain discretion and absolute confidentiality in all matters.
4. Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce directives and safety procedures.
5. Good communications and interpersonal skills, including the ability to maintain a courteous and respectful attitude in all situations.
6. The ability and desire to work in a team-oriented environment in a supportive, transparent, and solution-driven fashion.
7. Basic knowledge of plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and/or carpentry.
8. An ability to work independently, take initiative, and prioritize tasks; must be able to manage multiple tasks with periodic interruptions.
9. Must demonstrate some technology skills such as using emails and payroll app.
10. Must demonstrate flexibility in work hours in special circumstances. 
11. Must take initiative in keeping the school building and grounds in clean and working order, notifying supervisors of potential issues and acting appropriately when initiative is required.

General Responsibilities

1. Receive and follow instructions as directed by the Facilities Manager and/or Facility Engineer.
2. Perform general custodial duties such as cleaning, sweeping, vacuuming, trash removal, etc, ensuring the campus is clean and neat. 
3. Perform maintenance, repairs, and other special renovations/projects (i.e. plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, etc.) as directed. 
4. Handle emergency cleaning duties during the camp hours (i.e. spills, throw ups, restroom messes).
5. Lift, move, and set up furniture and equipment as needed, including helping in the auditorium set up for chapels.
6. Set up and tear down for future events as needed, but not necessarily limited to, setting up, tearing down, and cleaning.
7. Perform other duties as assigned.

Safety and Grounds Maintenance Responsibilities

1. Adhere to safety practices, guidelines, and operating procedures at all times. 
2. Monitor windows and doors to ensure building security. 
3. Maintain a high level of cleanliness and neatness of school building, property and grounds, including sidewalks, parking lots, playground areas, common areas, and planting areas.

Physical Abilities and Working Conditions (this is a representative, not exhaustive list)

1. Must be able to walk or stand for prolonged periods.
2. Must be able to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crawl, bend, grip, and reach in order to perform required manual tasks.
3. Must have dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a variety of tools.
4. Must be able to perform physical exertion to manually move, lift, grip, carry, pull, or push heavy objects of materials up to 50 lbs and assist with team lifts for items over 51 lbs.
5. Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, noise, and hazards year-round.
6. Must work in and around dust, fumes, odors, and potentially hazardous materials or substances within safety protocol and guidelines.
7. Must be able to drive a motor vehicle, with a valid IL driver's licence, and operate a variety of equipment.

The Space Sharing Supervisor is responsible for overseeing space sharers on site, monitoring the building and grounds, and supervising events and/or activities to ensure the space sharing policy is followed during non-school hours. The Space Sharing Supervisor adheres to the daily task checklist to keep the building safe, secure, and in good condition during the events/activities.

Work hours: Sundays, 7 AM – 5 PM, with the possibility of extra hours based on the event/activity.

Pay rate: $17 per hour.

To Apply: Complete the Support Staff Employment Application and submit to [email protected].

Christian Heritage Academy is seeking a Maintenance/Custodial Worker to perform facility and grounds maintenance, including some routine cleaning and basic security and safety tasks, and periodically supervise space sharing events. The hourly rate for this position is between $18-$21. 

If interested, please submit your resume to [email protected].

Requirements

1. A demonstrated commitment to the Christian faith as outlined in the Academy’s Statement of Faith and active participation in a local church congregation.
2. A demonstrated heart for the advancement and development of Christian education and the Mission of Christian Heritage Academy. 
3. An ability to maintain discretion and absolute confidentiality in all matters.
4. Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce directives and safety procedures.
5. Good communications and interpersonal skills, including the ability to maintain a courteous and respectful attitude in all situations.
6. The ability and desire to work in a team-oriented environment in a supportive, transparent and solution-driven fashion.
7. General knowledge of plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and/or carpentry.
8. An ability to work independently, take initiative, and prioritize tasks; must be able to manage multiple tasks with periodic interruptions.
9. Must demonstrate some technology skills such as using emails and payroll app.
10. Must demonstrate flexibility in work hours in special circumstances. 
11. Must take initiative in keeping the school in clean and working order, notifying supervisors of potential issues and acting appropriately when initiative is required.
12. Must be available on site on non-work day or holiday in case of emergency or inclement weather.

Full-Time Employee Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible spending account / Health reimbursement arrangement
• Group term life insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Tuition discount for child(ren)