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Lower School Assistant Teacher

General Facilities Position

Groundskeeper

Cross Schools | Bluffton, South Carolina

Cross Schools is seeking a dependable and service-minded Groundskeeper to help care for and maintain our campus, creating a safe, beautiful, and welcoming environment for students, families, staff, and visitors. This role is an important part of supporting our mission by stewarding God’s creation and ensuring our campus reflects excellence, care, and intentional design.

Position Summary

The Groundskeeper is responsible for the day-to-day maintenance and upkeep of the Cross Schools campus, including lawns, landscaping, outdoor learning spaces, athletic areas, walkways, and common outdoor facilities. This individual works closely with the facilities team to ensure campus grounds are well-maintained, safe, and ready to support learning, play, athletics, and community events.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain campus lawns, landscaping, trees, and garden areas through mowing, trimming, edging, mulching, planting, and watering

• Assist with care of outdoor learning spaces, play areas, and athletic fields to ensure safety and usability

• Perform seasonal grounds tasks, including leaf removal, storm cleanup, and basic irrigation support

• Monitor campus grounds for safety concerns and report needed repairs or hazards promptly

• Set up and break down outdoor spaces for school events, athletics, and special programs as needed

• Assist with light maintenance and general campus upkeep when required

• Operate and maintain grounds equipment safely and responsibly

• Support a clean, orderly, and welcoming campus environment that reflects Cross Schools’ values

Qualifications

• Experience in groundskeeping, landscaping, or outdoor maintenance preferred

• Ability to operate lawn and grounds equipment safely

• Physically able to perform outdoor work in varying weather conditions

• Dependable, self-motivated, and attentive to detail

• Willingness to work as part of a team and support campus needs as they arise

• Respectful of a school environment and able to work around students and staff

Mission Fit

• Supportive of the mission and values of Cross Schools

• Models professionalism, integrity, and a servant-hearted attitude

• Understands the importance of creating a campus that supports learning, community, and faith

Work Schedule

• Full-time (with occasional early mornings, evenings, or weekends for events or seasonal needs)

Why Work at Cross Schools

• Mission-driven Christian school community

• Beautiful and growing campus with outdoor learning and athletic spaces

• Supportive team environment

• Opportunity to make a daily impact on students and campus life

Head of Middle School

Position Overview
The Head of Middle School provides spiritual, academic, and administrative leadership for grades 5th-8th. This role partners with faculty, students, and families to cultivate a Christ-centered learning environment that supports academic excellence, character development, and student growth during the middle school years.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight for the middle school program in alignment with the school’s Christian mission and values
• Support and supervise middle school teachers, including mentoring, evaluations, and professional development
• Foster a positive school culture rooted in biblical principles, respect, and community
• Oversee student life, including discipline, spiritual formation, and social-emotional development
• Collaborate with parents through clear communication and partnership
• Work with school leadership on curriculum alignment, scheduling, and school-wide initiatives
• Ensure a safe, orderly, and nurturing learning environment

Qualifications

• A strong, personal Christian faith and commitment to Christian education
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred
• Experience in teaching and/or school administration, preferably at the middle school level
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Very relational  
• Ability to work effectively with students, staff, and families

Reports To
Head of School

Baseball Program Director

Cross Schools is looking for the next program leader for Baseball. Cross Schools is a private faith-based school that seeks to develop Christian leaders to God's glory. Prospective teacher-coaches must be active in their faith and apply it in their work with students. Additional qualities we seek in our next leader are coaching experience, a willingness to be a team player and someone who prioritizes relationship-building throughout the program. Please send your resume to Ken Shaw, Director of Athletics, at k.shaw@crossschools.org.

Summer Camp:

Cross Schools is seeking enthusiastic and dependable summer camp counselors who enjoy working with children and helping create a fun, safe, and engaging camp experience rooted in our Christian faith. Counselors support students through supervised activities, games, and enrichment opportunities while building positive relationships, modeling respectful behavior, and reflecting Christ-like character. The ideal candidate is energetic, patient, and committed to creating an environment where students feel supported, included, and excited to participate each day.

Aftercare:

Cross Schools is looking for aftercare staff to support students in grades K–5. This role includes supervising students, helping with homework, leading organized outdoor activities, and supporting academic enrichment in math, ELA, social studies, and science.

Aftercare staff may also assist with clubs such as art, science, sports, dance, theater, and more. If you enjoy working with children and want to be part of a fun and structured aftercare program, we’d love to hear from you!