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Early Childhood Teacher Clarksville

Early Childhood Teacher

Full Time ‱ Clarksville
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Benefits:
  • Employee discounts
  • Free food & snacks
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Paid time off
  • Training & development
🌟 Lead With Love. Teach With Purpose. Grow With Us.

At Thrive Early Learning Center, we are building something different—and we’re looking for educators who can feel that.
This is not just a classroom job.
 This is a place where children are known, teachers are supported, and standards actually matter.

If you are the kind of teacher who:
  •  Walks into a room and immediately builds connection 
  •  Believes behavior is communication—not something to “control” 
  •  Takes pride in your classroom environment and routines 
  •  Wants to grow, improve, and be part of a strong team 

you may be exactly who we’re looking for.

đŸ‘©â€đŸ« The Role: Early Childhood Teacher (Flexible Placement)

We are hiring strong teachers for multiple age groups (Infant–School Age), based on your strengths.

What You’ll Be Responsible For:

  •  Creating a classroom that is safe, structured, and engaging
  •  Following a consistent daily schedule (because children thrive on predictability) 
  •  Building positive relationships with children, families, and teammates 
  •  Managing behavior using calm, developmentally appropriate strategies
  •  Keeping your classroom clean, organized, and ready every day
  •  Communicating clearly with families through our app and in person 
  •  Showing up prepared, on time, and ready to lead 
🧭 What Sets Thrive Apart
We are built on clear values:

  • We Build Belonging – Every child and family matters 
  • We Lead With Love – Guidance over punishment 
  • We Protect Childhood – Play is powerful learning 
  • We Grow Together – Feedback and growth are expected 
You will be supported—but also held to a high standard.

✅ This Role Is For You If:

  •  You take ownership of your classroom (not “wait to be told”) 
  •  You are calm, patient, and emotionally steady—even on hard days 
  •  You want to improve your teaching skills, not just clock in/out 
  •  You are dependable—your team can count on you 
  •  You communicate professionally with families and coworkers 
  •  You care about doing things the right way, not the easy way 
đŸš« This Role Is Not For You If:

  •  You are frequently late, call out often, or struggle with reliability 
  •  You prefer minimal structure or “winging it” during the day 
  •  You get easily overwhelmed managing multiple children at once 
  •  You view this as “just babysitting” instead of a professional role 
  •  You resist feedback, coaching, or accountability 
  •  You are looking for a temporary or short-term position 
đŸ’Œ Requirements
  •  Experience working with children in a licensed childcare setting (preferred) 
  •  Ability to pass background check, drug screen, and physical 
  •  Strong communication and teamwork skills 
  •  CPR/First Aid (or willingness to obtain quickly) 
  •  High school diploma (required); CDA or higher (preferred) 
📈 What You Can Expect From Us

  •  A leadership team that is present, supportive, and structured
  •  Clear expectations—you will always know what “good” looks like 
  •  Opportunities for growth into lead or leadership roles 
  •  A positive, team-oriented culture where effort is noticed 
  •  Consistency—not chaos 
If you’re ready to be part of a center that values professionalism, growth, and doing things well—not just getting by—we’d love to meet you.
Compensation: $11.00 - $14.50 per hour




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Benefits of Working at Thrive ELC

 
Child Care Discount
Paid Training Hours
Meals Provided
Paid Planning Time
Flexible Scheduling OR Set Schedule
PTO, Paid Holidays, No Weekends
Advancement Opportunities
Competitive Compensation