Description:
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: Early Childhood Faith & Curriculum Preschool Teacher (Mission Coach)
We are looking for a Mission Coach to support 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 after-school programs. Our Mission coach provides spiritual support and guidance for team members, children, and their families by maintaining a visible presence and fostering a strong sense of community.
Job Responsibilities
- Support the Director of Spiritual Development in ensuring the center complies with federal, state, and local regulations and licensing requirement
- 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 teacher
- 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
- 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
- Participate in activities and events that highlight Enrichment Programs to promote enrollment before the start of classes and during all family engagement events
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 employee medical premium
- FSA/DCA enrollment options
- Voluntary Dental & Vision coverage
- Voluntary Life, 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
