Assistant Teacher

The Red Barn Child Care Center & Preschool, LLC; Clarksville (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Free food & snacks

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Job summary

The Red Barn Child Care Center & Preschool, LLC in Clarksville, TN is hiring an Assistant Teacher to support classrooms and foster a safe, positive, and engaging environment for young children. The role emphasizes teamwork, active play, and learning growth within a caring setting.

Requirements include being at least 18, dependable, and willing to learn in early childhood education, with a high school diploma or GED. Training, advancement opportunities, and a Monday–Friday schedule are offered.

Qualifications

• Must meet Tennessee child-care licensing requirements.
• Criminal background and fingerprint checks completed before starting.
• Complete DHS pre-service and ongoing annual training.
• CPR/First Aid certification within required timelines.
• Pre-employment drug screening.
• Meet health and employment requirements for the position.

Responsibilities

• Support classrooms and help create a safe, positive, engaging environment.
• Actively play with and engage children as part of a teaching team.
• Participate in indoor and outdoor play and activities.
• Assist in daily routines and supervision of children.

Skills

Child engagement

Team collaboration

Dependable & punctual

Patience

Willingness to learn

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Benefits:

• Employee discounts
• Free food & snacks
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development

Assistant Teacher

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

Looking for a meaningful job where you can learn, grow, and make a difference?

The Red Barn is hiring a caring and dependable Assistant Teacher to support our classrooms and help create a safe, positive, and engaging environment for young children.

We’re looking for someone who is:

• At least 18 years old
• Dependable, punctual, patient, and positive
• Comfortable actively playing and engaging with children
• Able to work as part of a teaching team
• Willing to learn and grow in early childhood education
• Previous child-care experience is helpful, but not required
• High school diploma or GED required

Licensing & Employment Requirements:

• Must meet all Tennessee Department of Human Services child-care licensing requirements
• Must successfully complete required criminal background and fingerprint checks before beginning work with children
• Must successfully complete required DHS pre-service and ongoing annual training
• Must obtain and maintain CPR/First Aid certification within required timelines
• Must successfully complete Red Barn’s pre-employment drug screening
• Must meet all health and employment requirements applicable to the position

This is an active position. Employees must be able to:

Physical Requirements:

• Frequently stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, squat, and sit on the floor
• Get up and down from the floor throughout the day
• Lift and carry children and classroom materials as needed
• Safely lift up to approximately 40 pounds
• Push, pull, and move classroom equipment
• Participate in indoor and outdoor play and activities
• Respond quickly during emergencies
• Maintain visual and auditory awareness of children at all times

What we offer:

• Paid time off and paid holidays for eligible employees
• Employee childcare benefits
• Training and professional development
• Opportunities to advance into Lead Teacher positions
• Monday–Friday schedule

At Red Barn, our expectations are:

Safe. Kind. Respectful. Responsible.