PreK Assistant Teacher

Description

The Pillars Christian Learning Center

School Location: 11087 Bandera Rd, San Antonio, TX 78250

Are you passionate about making a lasting difference in the lives of children and families in your community? Do you have a heart for teaching and find joy in helping children grow through learning and play? Are you seeking a career that allows you to integrate your professional skills with your faith?

About Us
At The Pillars Christian Learning Centers, our dedicated team partners with parents to provide exceptional care, education, and development. We serve families with children from infancy through age twelve, focusing on nurturing their academic, physical, and spiritual growth. Our innovative, faith-based curriculum encourages creativity, exploration, and new experiences while preparing children for lifelong success.

We know that working families need a trusted partner to walk alongside them in their child’s journey. That’s why we hire the best people and invest in their growth, ensuring they remain a valued part of our family.

About the Position: Pre-K Assistant Teacher
Our teachers have the freedom to create a dynamic and engaging classroom environment while receiving the tools and support necessary to succeed. As a Preschool Teacher, you will facilitate the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development of a group of young children.

Responsibilities Include:

• Organize and lead activities that promote physical, mental, and social development, such as arts and crafts, music, storytelling, and games.
  
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects.
  
• Foster a respectful, nurturing, and accepting classroom environment.
  
• Observe and assess children's performance, behavior, and development.
  
• Enforce rules for behavior and procedures to maintain a safe, structured classroom.
  
• Adapt teaching methods to meet the varying needs and interests of students.
  
• Attend to children’s basic needs, such as feeding, dressing, and diapering, as age-appropriate.
  
• Collaborate with parents and guardians to discuss progress, set goals, and encourage continued learning at home.
  

Physical Requirements:

• Frequent sitting, with occasional climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
  
• Ability to lift/move up to 10 pounds frequently and up to 40 pounds occasionally.
  
• Specific vision abilities include close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception, with the ability to adjust focus.
  

Schedule & Environment:

• Full-time position, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
  
• Extended hours may be necessary to cover staffing needs.
  
• Local travel may occasionally be required for training and staff development activities.
  

Join Our Team!
If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact while integrating your faith with your professional skills, we’d love to have you as part of The Pillars family. Apply today and be a part of something extraordinary!

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.