The Pillars: Cibolo·Cibolo, Texas
The assistant teacher supports the lead teacher in creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging classroom environment for young children. Responsibilities include facilitating daily activities, maintaining classroom routines, and providing age-appropriate care such as feeding and hygiene assistance.
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.
We are seeking caring, dependable, and energetic Preschool Teachers to join our team. In this role, you’ll support the Lead Teacher in creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging classroom environment that promotes the growth and development of young children. Our teachers are empowered to shape their classroom experience, with the tools and support needed to thrive.
Support daily activities that promote physical, mental, and social development — including games, arts and crafts, music, storytelling, and occasional field trips. Build strong, respectful relationships with children by demonstrating courtesy, patience, and acceptance. Help maintain classroom safety, order, and routine by reinforcing behavioral expectations and procedures. Facilitate balanced instructional experiences that encourage learning through observation, questioning, play, and discovery. Adapt teaching strategies and materials to meet the individual needs and interests of children. Greet children warmly and assist with transitioning them into the school environment. Provide age-appropriate care, including feeding, dressing, and diapering as needed. Promote proper hygiene and healthy eating habits through modeling and instruction. Work Environment This position is based in a preschool environment and involves daily interaction with children in early learning classrooms. Physical Demands Must be able to frequently sit, and occasionally climb, balance, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must be able to frequently lift/move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift/move up to 40 pounds. Must have the ability to see at close and far distances, distinguish colors, and adjust focus as needed. Schedule Full-time position: Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Occasional extended hours may be required to support center operations. Travel Minimal local travel may be required for training or professional development.
Required Education and Experience High school diploma or equivalent Meet HHS minimum education and experience requirements Preferred Education and Experience Prior teaching experience Additional Eligbility Qualifications Meet minimum age, education, background check and medical qualifications for caregivers established by DFPS Licensing Complete annual training required by DFPS Licensing Maintain Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED certifications If transporting children, Class C driver license with clear Department of Public Safety record and two hours of transportation training annually.
Market context
Texas toddler assistant teacher roles are typically in steady demand because child care centers need staff who can support daily routines, follow lesson plans, and communicate well with families. This role is competitive when candidates already have toddler care experience and can show reliability, professionalism, and comfort with classroom structure. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then tailor your application to highlight hands-on toddler experience and family communication.