Early Childhood Teacher (High Standards Team)

The Red Barn Child Care Center & Preschool, LLC; Clarksville (TN); On-site; USD 24,000 - 38,000; 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 seeking dedicated educators. We value calm, structured classrooms and high standards that families trust daily.

You will create a well-managed environment, lead with warmth and consistency, deliver engaging, age-appropriate learning experiences, supervise safety, and communicate professionally with families. Qualifications include experience with children in childcare or education, strong classroom management and communication

Qualifications

• 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.

Skills

Strong classroom management and comms

Experience with children in childcare/

CPR/First Aid

Job description

Benefits:

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

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.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

This role is for someone who understands that great classrooms don’t happen by accident.

• 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

What We Expect (Non-Negotiables)

• You are reliable—your team can count on you
• You are proactive—you don’t wait to be told what to do
• You are professional—in how you speak, show up, and handle stress
• You can manage a classroom, not just assist in one
• You are coachable and open to feedback without defensiveness
• You understand that this work is important—and requires effort

This Is NOT For You If…

• You are looking for an “easy” job or something low-effort
• You frequently call out, show up late, or struggle with consistency
• You prefer to be told exactly what to do instead of taking initiative
• You get overwhelmed easily in fast-paced environments
• You are not open to feedback or growth
• You see childcare as babysitting instead of professional work

This IS For You If…

• You take pride in running a tight, well-managed classroom
• You want to be part of a strong, respected center with high standards
• You value structure, teamwork, and doing things the right way
• You want grow as an educator, not stay stagnant
• You care deeply about how children are treated and guided

Qualifications

• 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)

What You Can Expect From Us

• A center with an established reputation and high expectations
• Leadership that is clear, direct, and supportive
• A team environment where standards matter
• Opportunities to grow into leadership roles over time