Lead Teacher

Job Description

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, apply today.