Second Grade Teacher

Christian Heritage School (CHS) is a thriving academically and spiritually rigorous Christian day school located in Southern Connecticut. With over 400 students, it is one of the largest K-12 Christian schools in the Northeast and draws students from numerous towns across the state. It has a diverse student body that comes together to grow in knowledge, faith, and character within a loving, grace-filled environment.

2026-2027 Academic Year

The Second Grade Teacher is committed to helping students grow academically, socially, and spiritually through a distinctly biblical worldview. The curriculum integrates faith across all subjects, including Deep Roots Bible, Balanced Literacy, Writer’s Workshop, Math in Focus, Mystery Science, and BJU Heritage Studies. Students engage in hands-on, inquiry-based learning that develops reading comprehension, foundational math skills, scientific observation, and an understanding of Christian citizenship. The ideal candidate will inspire students to think critically, apply biblical truth, and cultivate godly character as they grow in confidence and independence. Please read through our Lower School guide for the second grade section.

Anticipated start date on or about August 17, 2026

Job Requirements:
Candidate must be professionally qualified, who enjoys working with young people and who, by the pattern of their lives, are Christian role models in faith and deed.

• College degree
• Teaching Certificate preferred
• Relevant and rich teaching experiences
• A love for and understanding of young children
• A clear understanding and acceptance of Biblical principles
• A strong personal Christian faith in alignment with CHS Statement of Faith

Benefits for Full-Time Teacher Include:

• 100% premium paid Medical, Dental & Vision
  • Up to 90% paid Health Reimbursement 
• 50% Tuition Remission
• Up to 20% Enrollment Fee discount
• Up to 3% Retirement Match
• PTO, sick, and up 1 month paid FMLA leave
• Lunch when school is in session

To apply please visit the Christian Heritage Employment page for instructions.

The School is a Religious Organization as defined by Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and accordingly reserves the right to employ persons who profess a Christian faith and have a philosophy of ministry similar to ours. While CHS gives preference to members of the Christian faith, the School is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis [“protected class”] including, but not limited to: veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth, or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law except those exclusions specifically provided to Religious Organizations.