Preschool Teacher- All Ages

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 seeking a career that allows you to integrate your professional skills with your faith?

About Us
At The Pillars Christian Learning Centers, we are a team of dedicated professionals partnering with parents to provide the best in childcare, education, and development. Since our founding, our mission has been to offer exceptional care that is secure, innovative, and compassionate for children of all ages, from infants to 12 years old.

Our premier curriculum supports children’s academic, physical, and spiritual development, promoting growth in every area of life. We believe that early development thrives when reinforced with creativity, fun, exploration, and new experiences. We understand the needs of working families and provide the trust and care they seek for their children’s success. That’s why we hire the best individuals and strive to keep them as part of our family.

About the Position: Support Teacher for All Ages
As a Support Teacher, you will have the opportunity to create a dynamic classroom environment while receiving the tools and support needed to thrive. You will work closely with the Lead Teacher to meet the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical needs of the children in your care.

Responsibilities

• Lead activities to promote physical, mental, and social development, such as games, arts and crafts, music, storytelling, and field trips.
  
• Build strong relationships with children through courtesy, respect, acceptance, and patience.
  
• Enforce classroom behavior rules and ensure safety procedures are followed.
  
• Plan and conduct activities that balance instruction, demonstration, and work time, allowing students to observe, question, and explore.
  
• Adapt teaching methods and materials to meet the diverse needs and interests of children.
  
• Greet children as they arrive, assist with removing outerwear, and offer engaging activities to begin their day.
  
• Attend to the basic needs of children, such as feeding, dressing, and changing diapers, as needed.
  
• Teach proper eating habits and personal hygiene.

Work Environment
This position operates in a childcare setting and involves daily interaction with children in early learning classrooms.

Physical Demands
The physical requirements of this job include:

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

Schedule
This is a full-time position, with working hours generally Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Extended hours may be necessary to cover staffing during center hours.

Travel
Local travel may be required for occasional training or staff development activities.

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.