Early Childhood Teacher (High Standards Team)
The Red Barn Child Care Center & Preschool
Location
Clarksville, Tennessee
Salary
$11 - $15 / HOUR
Quick overview
The teacher is responsible for creating and maintaining a structured, well-managed classroom environment while leading children with calm authority and implementing engaging, age-appropriate learning experiences. This role also requires maintaining active supervision, safety awareness, and professional communication with families.
Requirements summary
Candidates must demonstrate reliability, proactivity, professionalism, and the ability to manage a classroom effectively, not just assist. Required qualifications include experience working with children in an educational setting, strong classroom management skills, and the ability to meet all state licensing requirements.
Job description
Benefits
- Mental Health Days
- Employee discounts
- Free food & snacks
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Flexible schedule
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.
You will
- 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 to 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
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Discounts
- Opportunity For Advancement
- Training & Development
- Free Food & Snacks