Toddler Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

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

Join a Team That Feels Like Family

For more than 20 years, The Red Barn Child Care Center & Preschool has been serving Clarksville families by providing a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive. We believe childhood is precious, relationships matter, and every child deserves teachers who genuinely care.

We are seeking a warm, energetic, and dependable Toddler Teacher who loves helping young children explore the world around them while building confidence, independence, and important early learning skills.

If you enjoy singing songs, reading stories, getting messy with sensory play, celebrating milestones, and making a lasting impact on children and families, we'd love to meet you.

What You'll Do

Create a Safe and Nurturing Environment

• Build trusting relationships with children and families
• Provide consistent supervision and maintain active engagement throughout the day
• Ensure children's physical, emotional, and developmental needs are met
• Follow all Tennessee DHS licensing regulations and center policies

Support Toddler Growth and Development

• Implement developmentally appropriate activities aligned with Tennessee Early Learning Developmental Standards (TN-ELDS)
• Encourage language development, social skills, self-help skills, and emotional regulation
• Facilitate hands-on learning through play, exploration, music, art, movement, and sensory experiences
• Observe and document developmental progress

Guide Positive Behavior

• Use positive guidance techniques to teach appropriate behavior
• Help children learn problem-solving, sharing, self-regulation, and communication skills
• Maintain a calm, patient, and supportive classroom environment

Partner with Families

• Communicate daily with families regarding their child's day, milestones, and needs
• Build positive, professional relationships with parents and caregivers
• Support family engagement activities and center events

Maintain Classroom Excellence

• Keep classroom materials organized, clean, and inviting
• Complete required documentation and attendance records
• Follow health, sanitation, diapering, and safety procedures
• Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and professional development opportunities

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old
• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to pass all Tennessee DHS background requirements
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and actively engage with children throughout the day
• Reliable attendance and dependable transportation

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with toddlers in a licensed child care setting
• CDA, TECTA, Early Childhood coursework, or related education
• Knowledge of child development and positive behavior support practices

The Ideal Candidate Is:

• Patient and nurturing
• Energetic and engaging
• Dependable and professional
• Team-oriented
• Flexible and willing to learn
• Passionate about early childhood education
• Committed to creating a safe, kind, respectful, and responsible classroom

Why Join The Red Barn?

• Family-owned and operated for over 20 years
• Supportive leadership team
• Positive workplace culture
• Paid training and professional development
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Child care discount for eligible employees
• Employee appreciation events and team celebrations
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in children's lives every day

Ready to Apply?

If you have a heart for young children and want to be part of a team that values relationships, professionalism, and excellence, we encourage you to apply today.

At The Red Barn, we're not just caring for children—we're helping build the foundation for their future.