Preschool Lead Teacher

Preschool Lead Teacher - Three Year Olds

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 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 is to 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 are 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 preschool teachers 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 include:

• Leading engaging lessons and activities (storytelling, music, arts, discovery play) that promote whole-child development
• Fostering a nurturing classroom culture where children feel loved, valued, and supported
• Modeling faith-based values and positive behavior while guiding routines and expectations
• Adapting instruction to meet the unique needs of each child
• Partnering with families to ensure smooth daily transitions and open communication
• Promoting healthy habits like hygiene, nutrition, and self-care

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 include:

• 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 include:

• 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