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, apply today.