Preschool Lead Teacher at The Pillars Christian Learning Center

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDescription:About UsAt 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.ResponsibilitiesSupport 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 EnvironmentThis position is based in a preschool environment and involves daily interaction with children in early learning classrooms.Physical DemandsMust 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.ScheduleFull-time position: Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Occasional extended hours may be required to support center operations.TravelMinimal local travel may be required for training or professional development.About Our BenefitsIn 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 ProgramChild Tuition DiscountsCDA and Continuing Education assistanceAn engaging environment full of fun, birthday surprisesRequirements:Required Education and ExperienceHigh school diploma or equivalentMeet HHS minimum education and experience requirementsPreferred Education and ExperiencePrior teaching experienceAdditional Eligibility QualificationsMeet minimum age, education, background check and medical qualifications for caregivers established by DFPS LicensingComplete annual training required by DFPS LicensingMaintain Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED certificationsIf transporting children, Class C driver license with clear Department of Public Safety record and two hours of transportation training annually.Required Education and ExperienceMeet DFPS minimum education and experience caregiver requirements.