Preschool Chaplain

About the Position
The Chaplain, also known as the Mission Coach, supports the Director of Spiritual Development and our team members by leading the Spiritual Development Curriculum efforts at the center level. This position also assists with various needs of our afterschool programs as well. Our Center Chaplains provide spiritual support and guidance for team members, children, and their families by maintaining a visible presence and fostering a strong sense of community.

Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Support the Director of Spiritual Development in ensuring the center complies with federal, state, and local regulations and licensing requirements.
  
• Ensure the Spiritual Development Curriculum is delivered as intended and that teachers can effectively articulate what children are learning.
  
• Facilitate training and mentorship on curriculum implementation, spiritual development, and excellence expectations at The Pillars Christian Learning Center.
  
• Maintain a presence in the classrooms, mentoring and modeling spiritual development programming for teachers.
  
• Train, motivate, and lead team members daily, assisting center management with onboarding new team members regarding the Spiritual Development curriculum and programming.
  
• Conduct monthly classroom observations of daily devotion activities and provide timely feedback to the Director.
  
• Perform ProCare audits to ensure proper communication with families about Spiritual Development programming.
  
• Led assigned activities to promote physical, mental, and social development through STEAM, Chef Club, Camp Create, and the Afterschool Program.
  
• Communicate weekly with parents through ProCare, sharing details and pictures of children participating in activities.
  
• Send home evidence of learning after each activity when applicable.
  
• Provide guidance and mentorship to team members to foster professional growth and optimize learning experiences for all children.
  
• Share pictures of children engaged in activities with the admin team for use on Pillars’ social media.
  
• Participate in activities and events that highlight Enrichment Programs to promote enrollment before the start of classes and during all family engagement events.
  
• Enforce behavior guidelines and safety procedures, maintaining classroom order and ensuring supervision at all times.
  
• Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet the varying needs and interests of students.
  
• Relate to children and staff with courtesy, respect, acceptance, compassion, and patience.
  
• Recognize signs of child abuse and neglect, understanding the responsibility to report suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation to DFPS.
  
• Report child illnesses, injuries, or any situation that places a child at risk to the Director.
  
• Notify the Director immediately if arrested or charged with a crime.

This position is an opportunity to create a lasting impact on the spiritual growth of children, families, and staff while supporting The Pillars Christian Learning Center’s mission to provide a secure, nurturing, and faith-centered environment.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Associate degree (or higher) in Child Development/Education or a current CDA certificate. High School Diploma.

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.