Director of Education - Curriculum Coordinator

Description

Lead with purpose. Inspire excellence. Make a lasting impact.
The Pillars Christian Learning Centers are award-winning, faith-based preschools dedicated to delivering exceptional quality and outcomes in early childhood education. We’ve been recognized on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing U.S. businesses for three consecutive years and voted #1 Preschool/Daycare in San Antonio and Dallas–Fort Worth by local readers. Families trust us to provide a safe, loving, and enriching environment where children thrive academically, socially, and spiritually.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

At The Pillars, our team is the foundation of our success. We offer:

• Competitive pay
• Paid training and professional development
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with 6% employer match
• Paid time off + 13+ holidays
• Paid family leave (up to 8 weeks)
• Tuition discounts for your children
• Bonus programs and scholarship opportunities
• A supportive, faith-based environment where you’re valued and celebrated

About the Role

As Director of Education, you’ll 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.

What You’ll Do

• 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
• Support onboarding and training of new team members
• Maintain certification as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
• Complete 30 hours of annual training in adult learning, child development, and licensing

What We’re Looking For

• 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

Schedule & Pay

Full-time, Monday–Friday. Pay based on experience and education.

Requirements

Required Education and Experience

• Minimum 2 years of experience in behavior management or curriculum implementation.
• Minimum 2 years of experience coaching and mentoring teachers.
• Meets DFPS caregiver education and experience requirements.
• The Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential or Higher Education in a related field.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, child development, or a related field.
• Certification in behavior management (e.g., RBT).
• Experience in childcare administration or center leadership.