Lead Teacher

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.