Lead Teacher

The Red Barn Child Care Center & Preschool, LLC; Clarksville (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; 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 is hiring a dependable, nurturing Lead Teacher who can create a safe, engaging classroom, build strong relationships with families, and help children learn through play, routines, and meaningful experiences.

We’re looking for someone to lead daily routines, lesson plans, classroom organization, and positive behavior guidance while meeting licensing requirements and contributing to a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous experience in licensed child-care or preschool setting strongly preferred.
• CDA, ECE coursework, Associate degree, or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Strong classroom-management and communication skills.
• Dependable, professional, and able to work collaboratively with others.
• Able to lead daily routines, lesson plans, classroom organization, and positive behavior guidance.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily routines, lesson plans, classroom organization, and positive behavior guidance.
• Create a safe, engaging classroom and build strong relationships with families.
• Help children learn through play, routines, and meaningful experiences.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Dependable

Education

CDA / ECE coursework

Associate or Bachelor's degree

Job description

Benefits:

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

Lead Early Childhood Teacher

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

Love working with children and ready to lead your own classroom?

The Red Barn is hiring a dependable, nurturing Lead Teacher who can create a safe, engaging classroom, build strong relationships with families, and help children learn through play, routines, and meaningful experiences.

What we’re looking for:

• Must be at least 18 years old
• High school diploma or GED required
• Previous experience in a licensed child-care or preschool setting strongly preferred
• CDA, Early Childhood Education coursework, Associate degree, or Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Strong classroom-management and communication skills
• Dependable, professional, and able to work collaboratively with others
• Able to lead daily routines, lesson plans, classroom organization, and positive behavior guidance

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 complete all 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

Physical Requirements:

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

• 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 activities in varying weather conditions
• Respond quickly during emergencies or when a child requires immediate assistance
• Maintain visual and auditory awareness of children during active supervision

What we offer:

• Paid time off and paid holidays for eligible employees
• Employee childcare benefits
• Professional development and training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Monday–Friday schedule

At Red Barn, our expectations are simple:

Safe. Kind. Respectful. Responsible.

If you’re ready to lead a classroom with warmth, consistency, and purpose.