Assistant Early Childhood Teacher (High Standards Team)

The Red Barn Child Care Center & Preschool•Clarksville, TN

9d•Onsite

About The Position

At The Red Barn Child Care Center & Preschool, we don’t settle for “just getting through the day.” We build classrooms that are calm, structured, engaging, and intentionally run. Our families trust us deeply—and we protect that trust through high standards, consistency, and professionalism. This role is for someone who understands that great classrooms don’t happen by accident.

Requirements

Reliable—your team can count on you
Proactive—you don’t wait to be told what to do
Professional—in how you speak, show up, and handle stress
Can manage a classroom, not just assist in one
Coachable and open to feedback without defensiveness
Understand that this work is important—and requires effort
Experience working with children in a childcare, preschool, or educational setting
Strong classroom management and communication skills
Ability to meet all state licensing requirements (background check, physical, drug screening etc.)
CPR/First Aid (or willingness to obtain)

Responsibilities

Create and maintain a structured, well-managed classroom environment
Lead children with calm authority, warmth, and consistency
Implement engaging, age-appropriate learning experiences (not just “activities to pass time”)
Maintain active supervision and safety awareness at all times
Communicate professionally with families—clear, respectful, and timely
Work as part of a team that holds each other accountable