Director of Education - Curriculum Coordinator at The Pillars: Independence

Colleyville, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

05 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Early Childhood Education, Curriculum Development, Teacher Mentoring, Behavior Management, Data Analysis, Professional Development, Compliance, Coaching, Leadership, Faith-Based Learning, Lesson Planning, Child Development, Onboarding, Training, RBT Certification, Texas Licensing Requirements

Industry

Individual and Family Services

Description

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.

Responsibilities

As Director of Education, you will shape curriculum excellence and teacher development across centers, spending about 80% of your time in classrooms. You will conduct observations, mentor teachers, lead professional development, and ensure compliance with standards.