Preschool Lead Teacher
4 days ago
Richardson
Job DescriptionDescription: 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: Preschool Assistant Teacher We are looking for a Preschool Lead Teacher to create a safe, nurturing, and engaging classroom where young children can learn, explore, and grow. This is a hands-on, high-impact role where your creativity, compassion, and leadership will shine daily. Job Responsibilities • Lead engaging lessons and activities (storytelling, music, arts, discovery play) that promote whole-child development, • Foster a nurturing classroom culture where children feel loved, valued, and supported, • Model faith-based values and positive behavior while guiding routines and expectations, • Adapt instruction to meet the unique needs of each child, • Partner with families to ensure smooth daily transitions and open communication, • Promote healthy habits like hygiene, nutrition, and self-care Benefits At The Pillars, we believe our team members are the true foundation of our success. You’ll join a team that feels more like family, with strong community support and the resources of a larger network behind you. We are proud to be recognized not only for our exceptional programs but also as a “Best Place for Working Parents.” Working here means growing your career, impacting children’s lives, and being celebrated for your contributions. Our team members enjoy comprehensive benefits like: • Employer covers 70% of the employee medical premium, • FSA/HSA enrollment options, • Voluntary Dental & Vision coverage, • Voluntary Disability, Accident & Critical Illness coverage, • Employee Assistance Program (EAP), • Voluntary Pet Insurance, • 80 hours of Paid Time Off (PTO) – accruals start day 1, • 13–15 paid holidays annually, • 2 days of paid Bereavement Leave, • 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 AssistanceRequirements:, • High school diploma or equivalent, • Meets HHS and DFPS caregiver qualifications (age, background check, medical clearance, annual training), • Previous teaching or childcare experience (preferred), • Early Childhood Education coursework or certification (preferred), • Pediatric First Aid/CPR certification (or willingness to obtain) (preferred), • 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