Lions Launch 

Lions Launch is a reclassification gap year program designed specifically for current 8th grade students who would benefit from an intentional year of academic, athletic, and spiritual development before transitioning into high school. This strategic year allows students to strengthen foundational skills, mature socially and emotionally, and gain confidence in both the classroom and competitive environments – setting them up for long-term success in high school and beyond. 

Lions Launch aspires to be an exceptional Christ centered community with an unwavering commitment to leadership development, academic excellence, spiritual formation, and athletic development. We believe that sports and academics go hand in hand, and that both are powerful tools in shaping young men and women who honor Christ in every arena of life. 

Our mission is to cultivate the whole student – mind, body, and spirit – through rigorous academics, elite athletic training, and intentional discipleship. Through two academic periods and two athletic periods each day students are challenged to grow intellectually, compete with integrity, and develop Christlike character. 

Lions Launch students train in a state-of-the-art weight room and turf facility and learn in dedicated classroom spaces designed to foster focus, accountability, and excellence. Everything we do is rooted in the belief that education is discipleship and that every subject, practice, and interaction is an opportunity to glorify God. 

Position Overview

Lions Launch is seeking a Christ-centered, mission-driven 8th Grade Reclassification Instructor who views teaching as a calling and discipleship as a daily responsibility. This role serves students during a pivotal academic year, providing intentional academic reinforcement, spiritual mentorship, and preparation for high school success.

The ideal candidate embodies the heart of a disciple-maker — one who pursues academic rigor while shepherding students toward spiritual maturity. This teacher will cultivate a classroom culture marked by excellence, structure, grace, and accountability. He or she will intentionally integrate a biblical worldview into instruction and model Christlike leadership in every interaction.

Key Responsibilities

Academic Leadership & Student Growth

• Provide structured academic coaching, tutoring, and intervention to ensure student mastery

• Support students in managing rigorous academic workloads and developing executive functioning skills

• Monitor academic progress using data driven practices and provide targeted interventions

• Reinforce accountability, time management, goal setting, and disciplined study habits

• Collaborate with families and staff to support holistic academic growth

• Uphold high standards of classroom management rooted in grace, consistency, and biblical principles

Spiritual Formation & Discipleship

• Create a Christ centered environment that fosters spiritual growth and biblical worldview development

• Integrate biblical truth into academic coaching, leadership training, and daily interactions

• Lead prayer, devotionals, and intentional discipleship conversations

• Mentor students toward Christ like character, humility, discipline, resilience, and servant leadership

• Participate in chapel, prayer gatherings, and student discipleship opportunities

• Model humility, integrity, hunger for growth, and relational wisdom in all professional interactions

Leadership Development & Character Formation 

• Guide students through leadership development curriculum rooted in biblical principles

• Model and teach leadership habits including integrity, responsibility, initiative, teamwork, and perseverance

• Support leadership application through service opportunities, team culture, and daily accountability

Athletic Performance Training & Accountability 

• Collaborate closely with athletic performance coaches to support student development

• Reinforce training discipline, coachability, work ethic, and recovery principles

• Support athletic goal setting, performance tracking, and accountability structures

• Monitor student engagement, effort, and growth in training sessions

• Partner with coaching staff to ensure academic eligibility, physical well-being, and balanced student schedules

• Transport students to and from performance training in CHC vans

About Cherry Hills Christian School

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 commitment to prepare students to Think Biblically, Live Faithfully, and Lead Courageously to impact the world for Christ. 

Reports To: Director of Middle School
Position Type: Full-time, exempt

Salary Range: $54,000 - $94,000

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 403B, PTO
Location: Cherry Hills Christian School – Highlands Ranch, CO

Applications: Accepting applications through March 30, 2026

QUALIFICATIONS

• A clear, personal relationship with Jesus Christ and a lifestyle consistent with biblical values

• Passion for discipleship, mentorship, and whole-student development

• Bachelor’s degree in education or related field (master’s preferred)

• Current teaching certification or willingness to pursue certification

• Strong instructional, coaching, and classroom leadership skills 

• Experience supporting academic growth and closing learning gaps

• Strong relational, organizational, and communication skills

• Proficiency in educational technology and data tracking 

• Growth mindset and commitment to continual professional and spiritual development

• Must have a current driver’s license 

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching in a Christian school environment

• Background in mentoring or coaching student athletes

• Experience in academic intervention, tutoring, or academic coaching programs

• Experience with leadership development or discipleship programming

• Familiarity with hybrid or online-supported learning models

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