Toddler Teacher

About the role

The Red Barn Child Care Center & Preschool seeks a warm, energetic, and dependable Toddler Teacher to join our team. We provide a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Implement developmentally appropriate activities aligned with 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
• 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
• 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
• 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

Requirements

• 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

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

Skills

• 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

Benefits

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

Pay

$12.00 - $15.00 per hour

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate the needs of the children and families we serve.