About the role
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<div><strong>Benefits:</strong></div>
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<li>Employee discounts</li>
<li>Free food & snacks</li>
<li>Opportunity for advancement</li>
<li>Paid time off</li>
<li>Training & development</li>
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<div>At <strong>The Red Barn Child Care Center & Preschool</strong>, we don’t settle for “just getting through the day.”<br> We build classrooms that are <strong>calm, structured, engaging, and intentionally run.</strong><br> Our families trust us deeply—and we protect that trust through high standards, consistency, and professionalism.<br><br>
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<strong>What You’ll Be Responsible For<br></strong><br>
</div><div>This role is for someone who understands that great classrooms don’t happen by accident.<br><br>
</div><div>You will:</div><ul>
<li> Create and maintain a <strong>structured, well-managed classroom environment</strong>
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<li> Lead children with <strong>calm authority, warmth, and consistency</strong>
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<li> Implement <strong>engaging, age-appropriate learning experiences</strong> (not just “activities to pass time”) </li>
<li> Maintain <strong>active supervision and safety awareness at all times</strong>
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<li> Communicate professionally with families—clear, respectful, and timely </li>
<li> Work as part of a <strong>team that holds each other accountable</strong>
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</ul><div><strong>What We Expect (Non-Negotiables)</strong></div><ul>
<li> You are <strong>reliable</strong>—your team can count on you </li>
<li> You are <strong>proactive</strong>—you don’t wait to be told what to do </li>
<li> You are <strong>professional</strong>—in how you speak, show up, and handle stress </li>
<li> You can <strong>manage a classroom</strong>, not just assist in one </li>
<li> You are <strong>coachable</strong> and open to feedback without defensiveness </li>
<li> You understand that this work is <strong>important—and requires effort</strong>
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</ul><div><strong>This Is NOT For You If…</strong></div><ul>
<li> You are looking for an “easy” job or something low-effort </li>
<li> You frequently call out, show up late, or struggle with consistency </li>
<li> You prefer to be told exactly what to do instead of taking initiative </li>
<li> You get overwhelmed easily in fast-paced environments </li>
<li> You are not open to feedback or growth </li>
<li> You see childcare as babysitting instead of professional work </li>
</ul><div><strong>This IS For You If…</strong></div><ul>
<li> You take pride in running a <strong>tight, well-managed classroom</strong>
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<li> You want to be part of a <strong>strong, respected center with high standards</strong>
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<li> You value <strong>structure, teamwork, and doing things the right way</strong>
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<li> You want to <strong>grow as an educator</strong>, not stay stagnant </li>
<li> You care deeply about <strong>how children are treated and guided</strong>
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</ul><div><strong>Qualifications</strong></div><ul>
<li> Experience working with children in a childcare, preschool, or educational setting </li>
<li> Strong classroom management and communication skills </li>
<li> Ability to meet all state licensing requirements (background check, physical, drug screening etc.) </li>
<li> CPR/First Aid (or willingness to obtain) </li>
</ul><div><strong>What You Can Expect From Us</strong></div><ul>
<li> A center with an established reputation and <strong>high expectations</strong>
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<li> Leadership that is <strong>clear, direct, and supportive</strong>
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<li> A team environment where <strong>standards matter</strong>
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<li> Opportunities to grow into <strong>leadership roles over time</strong>
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