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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 Teacher - All Ages
We are looking for a Preschool Teachers 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 Assistance

Requirements:

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)
Valid driver’s license (if transporting children) (preferred)

Physical Requirements

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

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