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). 

2026-27 Faculty Openings

There are no faculty openings at this time. However, if you would like to submit your resume for future reference, please use the Employment Interest Form on this page.

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

Interested applicants should complete the Employment Interest Form along with a résumé or CV and brief personal testimony.

We are seeking a committed, Christ-centered leader who actively supports our mission, vision, and strategy and has a passion for nurturing young learners, developing and inspiring teachers, and partnering with families. The Early Education and Lower School Principal provides spiritual, instructional, and administrative leadership for CHA's Early Education and Lower School divisions. 

Qualifications

• A committed and authentic follower of Jesus Christ who demonstrates spiritual maturity and active involvement in a local church.
• A clear understanding of and commitment to CHA's mission, Statement of Faith, and philosophy of Christian education.
• Master's degree in Education, Educational Leadership, or School Administration (preferred).
• Minimum of five years of K-8 teaching experience, along with school administration or leadership experience.
• Ability to collaboratively cast and execute our vision for dynamic, engaging, and rigorous learning culture in preschool and elementary grade levels.
• Strong instructional leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills; is able to balance competing priorities while managing the needs of a dynamic school environment.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to partner effectively with different stakeholder groups, maintain confidentiality, exercise sound judgment, and lead with both compassion and accountability.

Leadership Profile

Spiritual Leadership

• Demonstrate an authentic, growing relationship with Jesus Christ and a deep commitment to CHA’s mission, Statement of Faith, and philosophy of Christian education.
• Lead with spiritual maturity, integrity, humility, and a servant’s heart, modeling Christlike character in relationships with students, faculty, staff, and families.
• Understand the importance of integrating biblical truth into teaching, learning, decision-making, and the daily life of the school community.

Instructional Leadership

• Possess deep knowledge of early childhood and elementary instructional best practices.
• Cultivate a positive and dynamic teaching and learning culture that promotes CHA’s Expected Student Outcomes, student-centered instruction, academic rigor, collaboration and critical thinking, biblical worldview integration, and real-life meaning and application.
• In collaboration with the Dean of Academics, use thoughtful observation, assessment, and sound judgment to identify needs, strengthen instruction, and support student learning.

Relational and Organizational Leadership

• Lead, develop, inspire, and evaluate faculty, fostering a culture of collaboration, professional growth, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Build trust and strong partnerships with faculty, students, parents, and families through effective communication, active listening, collaboration, and discernment.  
• Create a safe, orderly, nurturing, and Christ-centered teaching and learning environment where issues and challenges are addressed effectively and student culture reflects the values of respect, responsibility, and personal courage. 
• Champion recruitment and retention efforts by actively participating in the process and engaging faculty in the shared responsibility. 

Christian Heritage Academy is seeking a highly organized, hands-on Building Manager to lead the daily facilities operations and maintenance of the school’s buildings and grounds. The Building Manager will perform routine maintenance and repairs while coordinating staff, vendors, and specialized services to help ensure the campus is safe, clean, functional, and well-maintained. 

Interested applicants should complete the Employment Interest Form.

Requirements

• A demonstrated commitment to the Christian faith as outlined in the Academy’s Statement of Faith.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university or completion of an applicable trade or technical school program, preferably in facilities management, engineering, construction, building trades, or a related field. 
• Three to five years of relevant experience in facilities management, engineering, construction, contracting/subcontracting, or the skilled trades. 
• Knowledge of state and federal building codes, safety laws and regulations, and asbestos requirements.
• Technical competencies or experience in a variety of areas including electrical, plumbing, carpentry, HVAC and mechanical systems, general building repair and troubleshooting, project management, planning and forecasting, budgeting, writing proposals, record keeping, and technology.
• Proficiency in Google Suite and facilities management system or software.
• Must be readily available to respond to urgent facilities situations and emergencies, including on non-work days, evenings, weekends, or holidays when necessary. The Building Manager is expected to respond promptly and either address the problem personally or coordinate the appropriate vendor, contractor, or staff response. 

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate vendors, contractors, suppliers, inspectors, and service providers, including grounds maintenance, snow removal, cleaning services, and specialized facility repairs. Ensure work is completed accurately, safely, on schedule, and in coordination with school operations and events.
• Oversee the day-to-day operation, maintenance, cleanliness, safety, and security of the school’s buildings, grounds, equipment, mechanical, and fire safety systems, ensuring that facilities are clean, functional, safe, and in excellent working order. 
• Serve as the primary hands-on resource for the routine maintenance and repair of the school’s buildings and equipment. Personally diagnose and complete repairs that reasonably fall within the Building Manager’s skills and expertise, including plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, minor HVAC and mechanical work, and other general building repairs. Maintain appropriate records when necessary.
• Conduct regular buildings and grounds inspections for safety, cleanliness, maintenance, and compliance; address issues raised through inspections and communicate concerns and violations to the Business Director and Head of School. 
• Coordinate inspections by insurance companies, fire and police departments, and other applicable authorities. Effectively address issues raised by the inspections to ensure compliance. Ensure that renovations, installations, and repairs do not compromise the building’s structure, systems, or safety. 
• Manage the school’s work order request system to receive, prioritize, assign, complete work requests, and communicate status/outcomes to staff and faculty. Effectively prioritize and communicate regarding maintenance requests, projects, schedules, and vendor work. Order supplies within budget to complete work. 
• Identify and propose potential capital improvements, cost-saving opportunities, grant possibilities, or other facilities-related opportunities for consideration by the Business Director and Head of School. 
• Coordinate vendor services and ensure their work is completed accurately, on schedule, follows school safety protocols, and does not conflict with school events.
• Oversee CHA’s Asbestos Management Plan, including required training, documentation, and inspections, as required by law.
• Oversee campus traffic flow and facilities-related logistics for student arrival, dismissal, major events, and other high-traffic periods. Regularly evaluate traffic patterns, signage, cones/barriers, parking, pedestrian movement, and related systems and recommend or implement improvements that promote safety and efficiency. 
• Develop and maintain a thorough working familiarity with the school’s buildings and major systems, including plumbing, electrical, HVAC, drinking fountains, fixtures, doors and hardware, restrooms, roofs and drainage, and other commonly maintained equipment. Proactively identify problems and address them before they become larger disruptions or expenses. 
• Troubleshoot building problems and determine whether repairs should be completed internally or require a specialized contractor. When outside expertise is necessary, promptly identify and contact the appropriate service provider and oversee the repair through completion. 
• Respond promptly to urgent maintenance situations—including leaks, flooding, plumbing failures, HVAC problems, power or electrical issues, building damage, and other situations that threaten school operations or property. 
• Provide direction, training, feedback, and oversight to direct reports.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Salary Range: $50,000-$70,000 a year

Benefits for full-time employees include the following:

• 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)

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 $16.00 per hour. If you’re interested, please complete the Employment Interest Form.

Come join our lunchroom team! Our lunchtime supervisors help create a fun, positive, and safe environment for students during lunch and recess. If you enjoy working with children and being part of a supportive team, we'd love to hear from you. The pay rate is $16.00 per hour. If you’re interested or have questions, please contact Cornelia Leonovich, Lunchtime Coordinator.