Job Type Full-timeDescriptionAre you the type of person who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families in your community? Do you have a passion for teaching and the joy that learning gives to children? Do you desire a career that allows you to integrate your professional skills and abilities with your faith?About UsAt The Pillars Christian Learning Centers, our dedicated team of professionals partner 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 as young as infants all the way up to the age of twelve. Our premier curriculum focuses on a child's academic, physical, and spiritual development to support all areas of personal growth. It is our belief that the key to early development is to reinforce academic teachings with a good dose of creativity, fun, exploration, and new experiences. We understand that working parents and families desire to give their children every possible opportunity for long-term success and achievement. Working families also need childcare providers they can trust to walk alongside of them in their child's journey. That's why we hire the best people and work hard to keep them as a part of our family.About the Position: Full-Time Administrative AssistantThe Academic Development Specialist is responsible for planning, organizing, implementing, aligning, and controlling services of the childcare program, exercising best judgment and decision-making as delegated. Under the general supervision of the Director of Academic Development, the Academic Development Specialist trains center team members to operate the childcare program in conformance with The Pillars policies and procedures and state childcare licensing provisions.The Pillars Christian Learning Center was established to offer secure, innovative, and compassionate care for the community's children from infants to age 12. All programs focus on the children's academic, physical, and spiritual development. We believe the key to early development is reinforcing academic teachings with a good dose of creativity and fun!Essential FunctionsReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Support the Director of Academic Development in the implementation of strategic goals and collaboration with other departments.
- Coach and train team members with federal, state, and local rules, regulations, and licensing requirements.
- Provide technical assistance, coaching & training in person, by phone, electronically, and through email.
- Plan, develop, and implement customized curriculum for school-age children, including after-school care activities and public-school closures.
- Demonstrate coaching and training strategies to support teachers in being capable and confident in supporting their student goals and outcomes.
- Conduct program assessment, identify teacher strengths and areas for improvement and create individual training plans as needed.
- Assist in creating streamlined practices and procedures for new center openings.
- Maintain open lines of communication with the Director of Academic Development and provide updates on program needs regularly.
- Assist administration with the successful completion of NAEYC and TRS compliance.
- Assist in planning, developing, scheduling, and/or providing ongoing in-service training and evaluation of teachers.
- Plan, develop, and oversee Learning Journey and Camp Create programs.
- Assist in facilitating third-party mentorship programs, and parent-teacher conferences to ensure all facilities meet The Pillars guidelines and standards for quality education.
- Maintain professionalism, integrity, compassion, and sound judgment, creating and encouraging positive relationships across departments.
Other DutiesPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the team members for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.Work EnvironmentThis is a hybrid position with the work being completed in any of our centers and participation with Mission Team members via remote work. The expectation will be for a minimum of 2 days a week in our centers mentoring and coaching teams.Physical RequirementsThe physical demands described here represent those that a team member must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.This position will require long periods of sitting at a desk. The team member is occasionally required to climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The team member must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.TravelLocal travel is occasionally needed for training and staff development activities. Occasional overnight travel may be needed for conference attendance. Occasional travel will be required to attend in person meeting with our Mission team located in San Antonio, TX.RequirementsRequired Education and Experience
- Meet HHSC minimum education and experience requirements for the Director position.
- Thorough understanding of child development and best practices
Preferred Education and Experience
- Two years of experience in childcare administration
- Sales and/or marketing experience
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
- Meet minimum age, education, background check, and medical qualifications for Directors established by DFPS Licensing.
- Complete annual training as required by DFPS licensing.
- Obtain and maintain DFPS director certification.
- If transporting children, a Class C driver's license with a clear Department of Public Safety record and two hours of transportation training annually.
Salary Description Starts at 16.00 per hour