Preschool Teacher- All Ages
About The Position
The Pillars Christian Learning Centers are award-winning, faith-based preschools dedicated to exceptional early childhood education. The centers combine faith-based values with evidence-based curriculum to support children's academic, social, and spiritual development. The Pillars is part of Lantern Learning Group, a network of preschools that provides additional resources, professional growth opportunities, and long-term stability while allowing each school to maintain its community identity. The Preschool Teacher creates a safe, nurturing, and engaging classroom where young children can learn, explore, and grow. This hands-on role uses creativity, compassion, and leadership to support children's development and help them reach developmental, emotional, and academic milestones while building character and a foundation of Christian faith.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Meet HHS and DFPS caregiver qualifications, including age, background check, medical clearance, and annual training.
- Ability to frequently sit, stand, kneel, and bend in an active classroom environment.
- Ability to lift or move up to 40 pounds as needed.
Nice To Haves
- Previous teaching or childcare experience.
- Early Childhood Education coursework or certification.
- Pediatric First Aid/CPR certification, or willingness to obtain it.
- Valid driver’s license if transporting children.
Responsibilities
- Lead engaging lessons and activities, including storytelling, music, arts, and discovery play, to 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 each child's unique needs.
- Partner with families to support smooth daily transitions and open communication.
- Promote healthy habits, including hygiene, nutrition, and self-care.
- Maintain clear visual and auditory supervision of children.
Benefits
- Employer covers 70% of the employee medical premium.
- FSA/HSA enrollment options.
- Voluntary dental and vision coverage.
- Voluntary disability, accident, and critical illness coverage.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Voluntary pet insurance.
- 80 hours of paid time off, with accruals starting on day one.
- 13–15 paid holidays annually.
- Two days of paid bereavement leave.
- Childcare tuition discounts.
- Scholarship program.
- Lantern Learning Group Paid Family Leave (LLGPFL).
- 401(k) with a 6% match and no wait time for vesting once eligible.
- CDA Program Assistance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
