Assistant Teacher

About the role

Looking for a meaningful job where you can learn, grow, and make a difference? The Red Barn is hiring a caring and dependable Assistant Teacher to support our classrooms and help create a safe, positive, and engaging environment for young children.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years old
• Dependable, punctual, patient, and positive
• Comfortable actively playing and engaging with children
• Able to work as part of a teaching team
• Willing to learn and grow in early childhood education
• Previous child-care experience is helpful, but not required
• High school diploma or GED required

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 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
• 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 play and activities
• Respond quickly during emergencies
• Maintain visual and auditory awareness of children at all times

Benefits

• Employee discounts
• Free food & snacks
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Paid holidays for eligible employees
• Employee childcare benefits
• Opportunities to advance into Lead Teacher positions

Schedule

Monday–Friday schedule