Director of Education - Curriculum Coordinator

About The Pillars
The Pillars Christian Learning Centers are award-winning, faith-based preschools dedicated to delivering exceptional quality and outcomes in early childhood education. We are proud to be recognized on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing U.S. businesses for 2023, 2024, and 2025.

The Pillars was also voted the #1 Preschool/Daycare in San Antonio by readers of both the San Antonio Express-News and SA Current “Best of” awards in 2023, and earned the distinction of #1 Preschool/Daycare in the Dallas–Fort Worth area in both 2023 and 2024 by The Dallas Morning News Reader’s Choice Awards.

The Pillars blends faith-based values with evidence-based curriculum, nurturing the whole child—academically, socially, and spiritually. Families trust The Pillars to provide a safe, loving, and enriching environment where children thrive.

Our Mission: 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.

Our Values: Quality, Integrity, Service, and Community.

The Pillars is proud to be part of Lantern Learning Group, a purpose-led network of preschools united by shared values and a commitment to exceptional early childhood education. Being part of this larger family provides our team with added resources, professional growth opportunities, and long-term stability—while allowing each school to maintain the unique culture and identity that makes it special in its community.

Position: Director of Education
We are looking for a Director of Education who will play a vital role in shaping curriculum excellence and teacher development across our centers. This is a classroom-focused leadership position—you’ll spend about 80% of your time in early learning classrooms, modeling best practices and coaching teachers. The remaining time is dedicated to administrative tasks, data analysis, and planning professional development.

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct classroom observations and create behavior intervention plans
• Mentor teachers on curriculum, lesson planning, and assessments
• Lead professional development sessions in collaboration with Spiritual Development
• Rotate between centers to provide on-site coaching and support
• Track and analyze academic and behavioral data to inform strategies
• Ensure compliance with licensing and accreditation standards

• Passion for early childhood education and faith-based learning
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills
• Passion for Texas Rising Star (MUST)
• Ability to work in classrooms and lead by example
• RBT certification (or willingness to obtain)
• Meets Texas licensing requirements for leadership roles

Physical Requirements

• Active classroom environment: frequent sitting, standing, kneeling, bending
• Ability to lift/move up to 40 lbs as needed
• Maintain clear visual and auditory supervision of children

Benefits  As a salaried employee, you’ll receive a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and professional growth:

• Employer-covered medical coverage through BCBS
• Employee Wellness Program
• FSA/HSA enrollment options
• Voluntary Dental & Vision coverage
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance – $10,000
• Voluntary Disability, Accident & Critical Illness coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Voluntary Pet Insurance
• 120 hours of Paid Time Off (PTO) – accruals start day 1
• 13–15 paid holidays annually
• 2 days of paid Bereavement Leave
• Annual $720 cell phone allotment
• Childcare tuition discounts
• Scholarship program
• Lantern Learning Group Paid Family Leave (LLGPFL)
• 401(k) with 6% match, no wait time for vesting once eligible
• CDA Program Assistance