Director of Education - Curriculum Coordinator
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 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.
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 center. 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
- Provide on-site coaching and support
- Track and analyze academic and behavioral data to inform strategies
- Ensure compliance with licensing and accreditation standards