PreK Lead Teacher

Paylocity; Rowlett (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pillars Christian Learning Centers is seeking a dedicated Lead Pre-K Teacher to support a safe, nurturing classroom, partnering with the Lead Teacher to foster development in early learners. You will help execute a faith-based curriculum within a supportive team and family-friendly hours.

Responsibilities include guiding activities, building positive relationships, ensuring safety, and adapting lessons to each child’s needs while modeling Christian values and professional care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Meet HHS minimum education and experience requirements.
• Prior teaching experience preferred.
• Meet DFPS Licensing requirements and annual training.

Responsibilities

• Support daily activities that promote development through games, arts, crafts, music, storytelling.
• Build strong, respectful relationships with children through courtesy, patience and acceptance.
• Maintain classroom safety, order, and routine by reinforcing expectations.
• Facilitate engaging instructional experiences through observation, questioning, play and discovery.
• Adapt teaching strategies to meet individual needs and interests.
• Greet children warmly and assist with transitions into the school environment.
• Provide age-appropriate care including feeding, dressing and diapering as needed.
• Promote proper hygiene and healthy eating habits.

Skills

Childcare

Lead Teacher

Communication

Classroom Management

Team Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Description

About Us

At The Pillars Christian Learning Centers, our dedicated team of professionals partners with parents to provide the absolute best in childcare, education, and development – all based on a foundation of faith in Jesus. The Pillars Christian Learning Center was founded to be different. From the beginning, our mission has always been to offer the most exceptional care for the children in our community — care that is secure, innovative, and compassionate. We serve families with children from infancy through age twelve.

Our premier curriculum focuses on each child’s academic, physical, and spiritual development to support all areas of personal growth. We believe the key to early development is reinforcing academic learning with creativity, fun, exploration, and new experiences. We understand that working families want to give their children every opportunity for long-term success, and they need a childcare partner they can trust. That’s why we hire the best educators and strive to make them feel like family.

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.

About the Position:

We are seeking a caring, dependable, and energetic Lead Pre-K Teacher to join our team. In this role, you’ll support the Lead Teacher in creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging classroom environment that promotes the growth and development of young children. Our teachers are empowered to shape their classroom experience, with the tools and support needed to thrive.

Responsibilities

• Support daily activities that promote physical, mental, and social development — including games, arts and crafts, music, storytelling, and occasional field trips.
• Build strong, respectful relationships with children by demonstrating courtesy, patience, and acceptance.
• Help maintain classroom safety, order, and routine by reinforcing behavioral expectations and procedures.
• Facilitate balanced instructional experiences that encourage learning through observation, questioning, play, and discovery.
• Adapt teaching strategies and materials to meet the individual needs and interests of children.
• Greet children warmly and assist with transitioning them into the school environment.
• Provide age-appropriate care, including feeding, dressing, and diapering as needed.
• Promote proper hygiene and healthy eating habits through modeling and instruction.

Work Environment

This position is based in a preschool environment and involves daily interaction with children in early learning classrooms.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to frequently sit, and occasionally climb, balance, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Must be able to frequently lift/move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift/move up to 40 pounds.
• Must have the ability to see at close and far distances, distinguish colors, and adjust focus as needed.

Schedule

• Full-time position: Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Occasional extended hours may be required to support center operations.

Travel

• Minimal local travel may be required for training or professional development.

Requirements

Required Education and Experience

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

Preferred Education and Experience

• Prior teaching experience

Additional Eligibility 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.