Employment

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). 

We have no current faculty openings for the 2025-26 school year. If you would like us to keep your information on file for future openings, you may still complete the Employment Interest Form and indicate it there. Thank you!

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 and employer match
• 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

Do you enjoy working with kids and want to get more involved at CHA (with some flexibility)? Consider joining our team as a Substitute Teacher! We’re looking for individuals who:

• Have a saving faith in Jesus Christ
• Have experience working with children in an educational setting
• Can manage a classroom, engage with students, and follow the lesson plans established by the teacher. 

The pay rate is $15.00 per hour. If you’re interested, please complete the Employment Interest Form.

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 full-time School Custodian 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 commitment to support the Christian faith as outlined in the Academy’s Statement of Faith.
2. Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce directives and safety procedures.
3. An ability to work independently or as part of a team, take initiative, and must be able to manage multiple tasks with periodic interruptions. 
4. Good communications and interpersonal skills, including the ability to maintain a courteous and respectful attitude in all situations.
5. Must demonstrate flexibility in work hours in special circumstances. 
6. Knowledge of plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and/or carpentry preferred.
7. Must be flexible with work hours/schedule and be ready to report to work on a non-work day or holiday in case of an emergency, weather, or environmental event.

Responsibilities

1. Follow instructions and complete work assignments as directed by the Facilities Manager.
2. Maintain a high level of cleanliness and neatness of school building, property and grounds—sidewalks, parking lots, playground areas, common areas, and planting areas.
3. Perform general custodial duties such as cleaning, sweeping, vacuuming, trash removal, etc. 
4. Perform light maintenance, repairs, and other special projects (i.e. plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, etc.) as directed. 
5. Handle emergency cleaning duties during the school day (i.e. spills, throw ups, restroom messes).
6. Adhere to safety practices, guidelines, and operating procedures at all times. Monitor windows, doors, and safety hazards to ensure building security. 
7. Assist in traffic control during school arrivals and dismissals.
8. Lift, move, and set up furniture and equipment as needed, including helping in the auditorium set up for chapels.
9. Assist with the preparation of school events and special activities to include, but not necessarily limited to, setting up, tearing down, and cleaning.
10. Perform snow and ice removal duties, including sanding and salting walkways.
11. Periodically supervise space sharing events.
12. Perform other duties as assigned.

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

1. Require prolonged periods of walking or standing.
2. Require climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crawling, bending, gripping, and reaching.
3. 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.

Full-Time Employee Benefits

• 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)