Floating Afternoon Aide

Magical Beginnings•West Peabody, MA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Magical Beginnings, an award-winning collection of Early Childhood Education Centers serving communities and families in Massachusetts, is hiring a Floating Teacher to support in their Peabody school. This role provides support to classrooms throughout the school and is an integral part of the staff, helping the program run smoothly while providing top-notch child care and collaborating with like-minded teachers. This role requires a creative, positive, and engaging team player who is flexible and eager to jump in to support.

Requirements

Availability to work Monday through Friday afternoons, between the hours of 12:00 pm and 5:00 pm.
Ability to spend extended periods of time on the floor with the children
Ability to lift up to 50lbs
Ability to stand up to 90% of the workday
Attentiveness, strong time management, and a team-focused mindset

Nice To Haves

EEC Teacher Certification (any age group), CDA, or equivalent degree and experience
Daycare experience in a center-based or private school setting
An engaging and energetic demeanor and a love for helping young children meet and exceed their developmental goals

Responsibilities

Providing substitute coverage when Teachers are either out sick, completing planning time, in need of a bathroom break, lunch break, or any other coverage throughout the day.
Assisting Classroom Teachers with the routine opening/closing of the classroom, including but not limited to wiping down the toys, cleaning the tables, vacuuming the room, sanitizing the room (after all children have left), and overall preparation of the classroom for the next morning.
Providing classroom assistance to support teachers as needed throughout the day, including but not limited to preparing materials for classroom lesson plans, engaging with students in free play, assisting with daily projects, supervising/zoning during outdoor time, helping with bathroom needs and diapering, snack and lunch time assistance (heating up lunches, cutting up food, helping open containers, supervision), naptime assistance, etc.
Adhering to the daily classroom schedule while assisting teachers.
Maintaining cleanliness of the school throughout the day including, but not limited to, cleaning staff kitchen areas, lobbies, staff and classroom bathrooms, using the zono-machine (if applicable to your school), emptying trash and disposing in dumpster, assist with laundry and organizing/putting away nap mats.
Encouraging children's participation by providing age-appropriate interactive activities.
Maintaining EEC required professional development hours and PQ registry.
Attending monthly staff meetings.
Creating a fun and safe learning environment.
Establishing and maintaining positive relationships with students and parents.

Benefits

Paid sick time
14 paid holidays, plus a guaranteed paid week-long winter break
Paid snow days and vacation time
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Long-term disability
Company-paid life insurance with additional voluntary coverage
Parental leave
Child care discount ($25/day)
Weekly pay and direct deposit
Referral and enrollment bonuses
Classroom tablets
A budget for classroom supplies
Paid classroom planning time
Free coffee and tea
Teachers’ lounge and break room
Mentor program
Teacher appreciation events
Team building activities
Holiday parties and seasonal events
School community outreach projects
Tuition coverage for all EEC Teacher/Director certifications
Tuition coverage for professional development training hours through the Childcare Education Institute
Access to Penn Foster to earn college credits towards EEC teacher certification or to increase your EEC teaching certificate level
No-cost First Aid and CPR certification renewals
No-cost access to Teachers Pay Teachers, a platform for curriculum collaboration, ideas and support
Extensive onboarding training
Paid professional development days
Pay increases for obtaining certifications
Reimbursement for required background check processes