Experienced Preschool Teachers and Support Staff
About The Position
The Red Barn Child Care Center & Preschool is growing its team for the upcoming school year. For over 20 years, The Red Barn has been a trusted part of the Clarksville community, operating as a family-owned early childhood program. They are seeking experienced, dependable, and passionate early childhood professionals who are looking for more than just a job. The ideal candidates will take pride in creating safe, engaging classrooms and wish to become part of a supportive, established school community. Positions may include Lead Preschool and Pre-K Teachers, Toddler Teachers, Infant Teachers, Assistant Teachers, Classroom Floaters, Flex and Support Staff, and Opening and Closing Staff. Both full-time and part-time positions are available, with schedules varying based on the role and classroom needs. Candidates with reliable availability during opening, closing, and school-day hours are encouraged to apply.
Requirements
- Previous experience working in a licensed child care center, preschool, school, or early childhood program
- Enjoy building meaningful relationships with children and families
- Can confidently manage classroom routines and transitions
- Create learning experiences that are playful, intentional, and developmentally appropriate
- Communicate professionally and work well as part of a team
- Arrive on time, maintain dependable attendance, and follow through on responsibilities
- Remain calm, positive, and solution-focused during challenging moments
- Willing to learn, accept feedback, and continue growing professionally
- Believe children deserve to be treated with kindness, respect, and patience
- Ability to pass all required background checks
- Ability to meet the physical demands of working with young children
- Reliable transportation and consistent attendance
Nice To Haves
- Previous early childhood education or child care experience
- Experience as a lead teacher, assistant teacher, floater, or support educator
- CDA, TECTA training, associate degree, bachelor’s degree, or related coursework is preferred for lead positions
- Knowledge of child development and developmentally appropriate practices
- Current CPR and First Aid certification is a plus
- Exceptional candidates without formal credentials may still be considered for assistant, flex, or support positions when they demonstrate strong experience, professionalism, and a willingness to complete required training.
Responsibilities
- Providing attentive supervision and maintaining a safe classroom environment
- Planning and leading age-appropriate learning activities
- Supporting children’s social, emotional, physical, and academic development
- Following classroom schedules, lesson plans, and center procedures
- Creating welcoming, organized, and engaging learning spaces
- Communicating positively with families and team members
- Assisting with meals, diapering, toileting, rest time, and daily care routines
- Maintaining accurate classroom documentation
- Supporting other classrooms when staffing or enrollment needs change
- Following Tennessee child care licensing requirements and Red Barn policies
- Modeling our expectations of being Safe, Kind, Respectful, and Responsible
Benefits
- Employee discounts
- Free food & snacks
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Employee child care benefits for eligible team members
- Paid time off and holiday benefits for qualifying employees
- Free meals during scheduled shifts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
