Preschool Assistant Director at The Pillars: Independence

New Braunfels, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

02 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Childcare Regulations, Enrollment Marketing, Student Registration, Food Service Management, Staff Training, Conflict Resolution, Curriculum Implementation, Family Engagement, Professionalism, Patience, Respect

Industry

Individual and Family Services

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. Assistant Director Postion At The Pillars, we believe every family should feel safe and confident when leaving their child in our care. Our Assistant Director plays a key role in making that happen. This position supports the School Director in planning, managing, and marketing the childcare program—and enjoys one of the best daily perks: hugs, smiles, and laughter! To support our team during this period of enrollment growth, the Assistant Director will also spend approximately 50% of their time in classrooms, providing hands-on support where needed. This is a full-time hourly position (9:30 am–6:30 pm). Key Responsibilities Support the School Director to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local childcare regulations Promote enrollment through marketing, tours, lead follow-up, and relationship building with families and schools Manage student registration, scheduling, records, audits, and waiting lists Oversee the center’s CACFP food service program: Ensure compliance with federal/state requirements, USDA, and Health Dept. guidelines Collect and process family paperwork for CACFP reimbursement Manage kitchen operations, supplies, menus, budgets, and inventory Maintain accurate food production, service, and attendance records Provide staff training on nutrition, compliance, and civil rights Create and manage staff schedules, daily workflow, and family engagement events Support classrooms, activities, and field trips as needed Manage supplies, billing, CRM, and Procare system functions Assist with staff support, conflict resolution, and policy improvements Relate to children, families, and staff with professionalism, patience, and respect What We Offer The Pillars is committed to supporting our staff with a full range of benefits, including: Competitive pay and paid training Medical, dental, and vision coverage Voluntary life, accident, and illness insurance Short-term disability Two weeks (80 hours) Paid Time Off + 13+ paid holidays Paid Family Leave (up to 8 weeks) 6% Employer Match on 401(k) Bonus program eligibility Grant & scholarship program Child tuition discounts CDA and continuing education assistance A fun, supportive work environment with staff outings, celebrations, and recognition Requirements Required Education and Experience Meet DFPS minimum education and experience caregiver requirements. Preferred Education and Experience Two years of experience in childcare administration Five years of experience in curriculum implementation Sales and/or marketing experience

Responsibilities

The Assistant Director supports the School Director in managing the childcare program and ensuring compliance with regulations. They also spend approximately 50% of their time in classrooms providing hands-on support.