About this opportunity
The Pillars Grapevine-Colleyville lists this Director of Education - Curriculum Coordinator opportunity in grapevine, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
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 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 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.
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
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
Requirements
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
Physical Requirements
Active classroom environment: frequent sitting, standing, kneeling, bending
Ability to lift/move up to 40 lbs as needed
Maintain clear visual and auditory supervision of children
Benefits
As a salaried employee, you’ll receive a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and professional growth:
Employer-covered medical coverage through BCBS
Employee Wellness Program
FSA/HSA enrollment options
Voluntary Dental & Vision coverage
Basic Life and AD&D Insurance – $10,000
Voluntary Disability, Accident & Critical Illness coverage
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Voluntary Pet Insurance
120 hours of Paid Time Off (PTO) – accruals start day 1
13–15 paid holidays annually
2 days of paid Bereavement Leave
Annual $720 cell phone allotment
Childcare tuition discounts
Scholarship programLantern Learning Group Paid Family Leave (LLGPFL)
401(k) with 6% match, no wait time for vesting once eligible
CDA Program Assistance
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Worksite address
grapevine, TX, 76099, US
Who can apply
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