- Location
- Spring Branch, TX
- Department
- Education
- Education
- High School
- Source
- Paylocity
Description
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: Preschool Assistant Teacher- Infants
We are looking for a Preschool Assistant Teacher 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