Preschool Lead Teacher

Job Description

Job DescriptionDescription:

About Us

At The Pillars Christian Learning Centers, our dedicated team of professionals partners with parents to provide the absolute best in childcare, education, and development – all based on a foundation of faith in Jesus. The Pillars Christian Learning Center was founded to be different. From the beginning, our mission has always been to offer the most exceptional care for the children in our community, care that is secure, innovative, and compassionate. We serve families with children from infancy through age twelve.

Our premier curriculum focuses on each child’s academic, physical, and spiritual development to support all areas of personal growth. We believe the key to early development is reinforcing academic learning with creativity, fun, exploration, and new experiences. We understand that working families want to give their children every opportunity for long-term success, and they need a childcare partner they can trust. That’s why we hire the best educators and strive to make them feel like family.

Our mission is to deliver a high-quality early childhood education program, helping students successfully reach important developmental, emotional, and academic milestones — all while instilling strong character and a lasting foundation of Christian faith.

Responsibilities

• Support daily activities that promote physical, mental, and social development — including games, arts and crafts, music, storytelling, and occasional field trips.
• Build strong, respectful relationships with children by demonstrating courtesy, patience, and acceptance.
• Help maintain classroom safety, order, and routine by reinforcing behavioral expectations and procedures.
• Facilitate balanced instructional experiences that encourage learning through observation, questioning, play, and discovery.
• Adapt teaching strategies and materials to meet the individual needs and interests of children.
• Greet children warmly and assist with transitioning them into the school environment.
• Provide age-appropriate care, including feeding, dressing, and diapering as needed.
• Promote proper hygiene and healthy eating habits through modeling and instruction.

Work Environment

This position is based in a preschool environment and involves daily interaction with children in early learning classrooms.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to frequently sit, and occasionally climb, balance, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Must be able to frequently lift/move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift/move up to 40 pounds.
• Must have the ability to see at close and far distances, distinguish colors, and adjust focus as needed.

Schedule

• Full-time position: Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Occasional extended hours may be required to support center operations.

Travel

• Minimal local travel may be required for training or professional development.

About Our Benefits
In addition to offering competitive pay, The Pillars provides:

• Paid training;
• Medical, vision, and dental coverage;
• Voluntary Life, Accident, & Illness insurance;
• Short Term Disability;
• Two weeks (80 hours) of Paid Time Off;
• Paid Family Leave for up to 8 weeks;
• 6% Employer Match on 401(kEligibility to Participate in Bonus Programs;
• 13+ paid holidays;
• Grant and Scholarship Program
• Child Tuition Discounts
• CDA and Continuing Education assistance
• An engaging environment full of fun, birthday surprises

Requirements:

Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Meet HHS minimum education and experience requirements

Preferred Education and Experience

• Prior teaching experience

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Meet minimum age, education, background check and medical qualifications for caregivers established by DFPS Licensing
• Complete annual training required by DFPS Licensing
• Maintain Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED certifications
• If transporting children, Class C driver license with clear Department of Public Safety record and two hours of transportation training annually.

Required Education and Experience

• Meet DFPS minimum education and experience caregiver requirements.