Preschool Teacher- All Ages

Description

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

If so, we’d love for you to consider joining our team!

About Us

At The Pillars Christian Learning Centers, we are a dedicated team of early childhood professionals partnering with families to provide the very best in childcare, education, and development—rooted in a foundation of faith in Jesus Christ.

Founded with the goal of being different, our mission from day one has been to offer exceptional, compassionate, and innovative care to the children in our community. We serve children from infancy through age twelve, using a premier curriculum that supports academic, physical, and spiritual development.

We believe that early development flourishes when learning is infused with creativity, play, exploration, and meaningful experiences. We also understand that working families need a childcare partner they can trust—one that will walk alongside them on their child’s journey. That’s why we hire the best and work hard to keep them as part of our family.

About the Position: Full-Time Preschool Assistant Teacher -Two-Year-Old Classroom & Support Teacher All Ages

As an Assistant Teacher, you will support the Lead Teacher in fostering a nurturing, engaging, and developmentally appropriate classroom environment. You will play an essential role in helping meet the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical needs of young children. We provide the tools, resources, and support you need to thrive in your role and grow in your career.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and leading activities that promote physical, mental, emotional, and social development (e.g., art, music, storytelling, games, and field trips).
   
• Greet children warmly, help with transitions, and create a welcoming environment.
   
• Provide nurturing care, including feeding, dressing, diapering, and hygiene support as age-appropriate.
   
• Support a balanced daily schedule of learning, exploration, play, and rest.
   
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized classroom environment.
   
• Encourage and model appropriate behaviors; enforce classroom rules and safety guidelines.
   
• Adapt to each child’s individual learning style, interests, and needs.
   
• Communicate effectively with children, staff, and families with respect, patience, and professionalism.
   

Work Environment

This role operates in a dynamic childcare setting. Daily interaction with young children in a classroom environment is expected.

Physical Requirements

• Must frequently sit, and occasionally climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
   
• Must frequently lift/move up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 40 pounds.
   
• Requires the ability to see near and far, distinguish colors, and adjust focus as needed.
   

Schedule

• Full-time, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
   
• Occasional extended hours may be required to ensure adequate staffing during center hours.
   

Travel

• Local travel may be required occasionally for training or staff development.
   

If you’re ready to grow in your purpose, serve families with excellence, and be part of a Christ-centered team, we’d love to hear from you!

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 Eligbility 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.