Director of Education - Curriculum Coordinator

The Pillars Colleyville-Bedford; Colleyville (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Wellness program

FSA/HSA enrollment

Dental & Vision

Job summary

The Pillars Colleyville-Bedford seeks a Director of Education to shape curriculum excellence and teacher development across our Texas centers. This classroom-focused leader will spend ~80% of time modeling best practices for early learners and coaching teachers, with the remaining time on administrative tasks, data analysis, and planning professional development.

You will drive quality through observations, mentoring, and collaboration with Spiritual Development, while ensuring licensing

Qualifications

• Passion for early childhood education and faith-based learning.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills.
• Texas Rising Star experience is required (MUST).
• RBT certification or willingness to obtain it.
• Meets Texas licensing requirements for leadership roles.

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.

Skills

Passion for ECE

Leadership

Mentoring

Classroom leadership

Texas Rising Star MUST

Tools

RBT certification

Job 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 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: Director of Education

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.

Job 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

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

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

Benefits

As a salaried employee, you’ll receive a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and professional growth:

• 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 programLantern Learning Group Paid Family Leave (LLGPFL)
• 401(k) with 6% match, no wait time for vesting once eligible
• CDA Program Assistance