Director of Education - Curriculum Coordinator
About The Position
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. We are looking for a Director of Education who will play a vital role in shaping curriculum excellence and teacher development across our centers. This is a classroom-focused leadership position—you’ll spend about 80% of your time in early learning classrooms, modeling best practices and coaching teachers. The remaining time is dedicated to administrative tasks, data analysis, and planning professional development.
Requirements
- Passion for early childhood education and faith-based learning
- Strong leadership and mentoring skills
- Passion for Texas Rising Star (MUST)
- Ability to work in classrooms and lead by example
- RBT certification (or willingness to obtain)
- Meets Texas licensing requirements for leadership roles
- 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
Responsibilities
- Conduct classroom observations and create behavior intervention plans
- Mentor teachers on curriculum, lesson planning, and assessments
- Lead professional development sessions in collaboration with Spiritual Development
- Rotate between centers to provide on-site coaching and support
- Track and analyze academic and behavioral data to inform strategies
- Ensure compliance with licensing and accreditation standards
Benefits
- Employer-covered medical coverage through BCBS
- Employee Wellness Program
- FSA/HSA enrollment options
- Voluntary Dental & Vision coverage
- Basic Life and AD&D Insurance – $10,000
- Voluntary Disability, Accident & Critical Illness coverage
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Voluntary Pet Insurance
- 120 hours of Paid Time Off (PTO) – accruals start day 1
- 13–15 paid holidays annually
- 2 days of paid Bereavement Leave
- Annual $720 cell phone allotment
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
