Preschool Assistant Teacher- All Ages

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families in your community?
Do you find joy in teaching and nurturing young minds? Are you seeking a career where you can integrate your professional skills with your faith? If so, The Pillars Christian Learning Centers may be the perfect place for you!

About Us
At The Pillars Christian Learning Centers, our dedicated team of professionals partners with parents to provide the highest quality childcare, education, and development. Since our founding, our mission has been to offer exceptional care that is secure, innovative, and compassionate.

We serve families with children as young as infants through the age of twelve, focusing on a premier curriculum that supports academic, physical, and spiritual growth. We believe that early development thrives when academics are reinforced with creativity, fun, exploration, and engaging experiences. For working families, we understand the importance of a trusted partner who will walk alongside them in their child’s journey. That's why we hire the best people and work hard to keep them as part of our family.

About the Position: Preschool Assistant Teacher
Our teachers have the opportunity to create their own unique classroom environment, and they receive the tools and support needed to succeed. The Preschool Assistant Teacher supports the Lead Teacher in meeting the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical needs of young children, providing a nurturing and faith-filled learning environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead activities that promote physical, mental, and social development, including games, arts and crafts, music, storytelling, and sensory exploration.
  
• Relate to children with courtesy, respect, acceptance, and patience.
  
• Enforce rules and procedures to maintain a safe and orderly classroom environment.
  
• Assist with activities that encourage curiosity and investigation, offering a balanced program of instruction and play.
  
• Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet the varying needs and interests of students.
  
• Welcome and acclimate children to the classroom environment by greeting them, assisting with transitions, and introducing activities.
  
• Attend to children's basic needs such as feeding, dressing, and diapering, as age-appropriate.
  
• Teach proper eating habits, hygiene, and self-care.
  

Work Environment
This role operates in a childcare environment, requiring daily interaction with children in early learning classrooms.

Physical Demands
The physical requirements for this position include:

• Frequent sitting, standing, and walking.
  
• Occasional climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
  
• Ability to frequently lift and move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift up to 40 pounds.
  
• Vision abilities including close, distance, color, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
  

Expected Schedule

• Full-time position: Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
  
• Occasional extended hours may be necessary to ensure adequate coverage during center hours.
  

Travel

• Local travel may occasionally be required for training and staff development activities.
  

Join Our Team!
If you’re ready to make an impact while fostering spiritual and academic growth in young children, we would love for you to become part of The Pillars family. Apply today and help shape the future of our little learners!

Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Meet HHS minimum education and experience requirements

Preferred Education and Experience

• Prior teaching experience

Additional Eligbility 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.