What are the responsibilities and job description for the PreK Lead Teacher position at The Pillars: Walnut Grove?
Description
Passionate About Teaching and Making a Difference? Join Our Team!
Are you passionate about making a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families in your community? Do you find joy in teaching and fostering a love for learning? Are you seeking a career that allows you to integrate your professional skills with your faith? If so, The Pillars Christian Learning Centers is the place for you!
About Us
At The Pillars Christian Learning Centers, we partner with parents to provide the best in childcare, education, and development—all grounded in a foundation of faith in Jesus.
We were founded to be different. From the start, our mission has been to offer exceptional, secure, innovative, and compassionate care. We serve families with children from infancy through age twelve, focusing on academic, physical, and spiritual growth.
We believe early childhood development thrives when academics are reinforced with creativity, exploration, and fun. We understand that working parents want to give their children every opportunity for long-term success—and they need childcare providers they can trust. That’s why we hire the best people and work hard to keep them as part of our family.
About the Position: Full-Time PreK Lead Teacher
As a Lead Teacher, you will create a nurturing, engaging, and faith-based learning environment. You will facilitate the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development of young children while receiving the tools and support needed for success.
Key Responsibilities
· Plan and lead activities that promote physical, mental, and social development, including games, arts and crafts, music, storytelling, and field trips.
· Establish clear objectives for lessons, projects, and activities, and communicate these to children.
· Relate to children with kindness, respect, patience, and encouragement.
· Observe and assess children's behavior, social skills, and physical health to support their development.
· Establish and enforce classroom rules and safety procedures.
· Organize indoor and outdoor spaces to promote creativity, motor-skill activities, and a safe play environment.
· Adapt teaching methods and materials to meet children’s diverse needs and interests.
· Provide age-appropriate care, including feeding, dressing, and diapering when necessary.
· Teach and reinforce proper hygiene, self-care, and healthy eating habits.
· Communicate with parents about their child's progress and offer guidance on supporting their child’s learning at home.
Work Environment
This position operates in a childcare setting and requires daily interaction with children in early learning classrooms.
Physical Demands
To successfully perform this job, the employee must be able to:
· Sit, stand, and walk frequently.
· Occasionally climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
· Lift and move up to 10 pounds frequently and up to 40 pounds occasionally.
· Have vision abilities including close, distance, color, peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment.
Schedule & Availability
Full-time position: Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Extended hours may be required to ensure proper staffing.
Travel Requirements
Local travel may be necessary for training and professional development.
Join Our Team!
If you’re looking for a rewarding career where you can make a difference, inspire young learners, and grow in your faith, we’d love for you to be part of The Pillars Christian Learning Centers family. Apply today and help shape the future of our little learners!
Requirements
Required Education and Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Meet HHS minimum education and experience requirements
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.
