Assistant Early Childhood Teacher (High Standards Team)
The Red Barn Child Care Center & Preschool
Assistant Early Childhood Teacher (High Standards Team)
The Red Barn Child Care Center & Preschool
Posted 3 months ago
Full Time
Clarksville, Tennessee
In Person
Smart Summary
Responsibilities
The role involves creating and maintaining a structured, well-managed classroom environment while leading children with calm authority. Responsibilities include implementing age-appropriate learning experiences and communicating professionally with families.
Qualifications
You have experience working with children in a childcare or educational setting and possess strong classroom management and communication skills. You are reliable, proactive, professional, and eager to grow as an educator within a structured and high-standard environment.
Must Have Skills for ATS
CPR/First Aid
Job Description
- Employee discounts
- Free food & snacks
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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)
- 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
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