Preschool Teacher

Description

Join Our Team and Make a Lasting Impact!

Are you passionate about shaping young minds and making a difference in the lives of children and families in your community? Do you love the joy that teaching brings to children? Are you looking for a career where you can integrate your professional skills with your faith? If so, we invite you to join us at The Pillars Christian Learning Centers.

About Us

At The Pillars Christian Learning Centers, we partner with parents to provide the best in childcare, education, and spiritual development. Our mission is to offer exceptional care that is secure, innovative, and compassionate for children from infancy through age 12. Our premier curriculum supports a child’s academic, physical, and spiritual growth while reinforcing these teachings through creativity, exploration, and new experiences. We understand that working families need a trusted partner to walk alongside them in their child’s journey—and that’s why we hire the best people and work hard to keep them as part of our family. This school is a beautiful place to be a part of. 

About the Position: Full-Time Assistant Teacher

Our Assistant Teachers play an important role in creating a nurturing and inspiring learning environment. You’ll work closely with the Lead Teacher to support the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development of young children.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead activities that promote learning and development through games, arts and crafts, music, and storytelling.
   
• Foster a classroom culture of respect, patience, and acceptance.
   
• Maintain a safe and loving environment.
   
• Adapt teaching methods to meet each child’s unique needs and interests.
   
• Assist with daily tasks such as greeting children, helping with outerwear, and transitioning them into the classroom.
   
• Tend to children's basic needs as age-appropriate, including feeding, dressing, and diapering.
   
• Teach essential life skills like proper hygiene and positive eating habits.
   

Environment & Physical Demands

• Engage with children in a dynamic childcare environment daily.
   
• Frequently sit, kneel, crouch, or balance, and lift up to 10-40 pounds as needed.
   

Schedule

This full-time position operates Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Extended hours may be required to maintain appropriate staffing.

Trav

Local travel may occasionally be required for training and staff development activities.

Why Choose The Pillars?

• Faith-Driven Purpose: Make a meaningful impact while integrating your faith.
   
• Professional Growth: Gain valuable experience and opportunities for advancement.
   
• Supportive Community: Work alongside a team that treats you like family.
   

Ready to make a difference? Join us in nurturing the next generation with love, faith, and excellence.

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 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.