Floating Teacher - Paid Winter Break

Magical Beginnings • Medford, MA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Magical Beginnings is seeking a Floating Teacher for its Medford location. The role supports multiple classrooms and helps maintain consistent, high-quality care for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. The Floating Teacher provides substitute coverage, assists classroom teachers with daily routines and activities, and helps maintain a clean, safe, and engaging learning environment. The position also involves building positive relationships with children and parents, attending monthly staff meetings, and maintaining required EEC professional development hours and PQ Registry status.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, with flexibility to work between 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM. The position pays $18–$24 per hour. The posting describes the role as supporting children and classrooms at the Medford preschool center.

Requirements

• EEC Teacher Certification.
• At least one year of experience supporting classrooms in a center-based or private school setting.
• Availability to work Monday through Friday, with flexibility between 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM.
• Ability to spend extended periods on the floor with children.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand up to 90% of the workday.
• Attentiveness, strong time-management skills, and a team-focused mindset.
• Engaging and energetic demeanor and a love of helping young children meet and exceed developmental goals.

Nice To Haves

• A CDA or related degree.

Responsibilities

• Provide substitute coverage when teachers are absent or need planning time, breaks, or other classroom coverage.
• Assist teachers with opening and closing classrooms, including cleaning, sanitizing, and preparing classrooms for the next morning.
• Support teachers throughout the day by preparing lesson materials, engaging children in play and projects, supervising outdoor time, assisting with bathroom needs and diapering, helping during meals, and supporting nap time.
• Follow the daily classroom schedule while assisting teachers.
• Maintain cleanliness throughout the school, including staff kitchen areas, lobbies, staff and classroom bathrooms, and other shared spaces; empty trash, assist with laundry, and organize nap mats.
• Use the Zono machine when applicable at the school.
• Encourage children's participation through age-appropriate interactive activities.
• Maintain EEC-required professional development hours and PQ Registry status.
• Attend monthly staff meetings.
• Create a fun and safe learning environment.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with students and parents.

Benefits

• Paid sick time.
• 13 paid holidays and a guaranteed paid week-long winter break.
• Paid snow days and vacation time.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Long-term disability coverage.
• Company-paid life insurance with additional voluntary coverage.
• Parental leave.
• Child care discount of $25 per day.
• Weekly pay and direct deposit.
• Referral and enrollment bonuses.
• Classroom tablets.
• 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. Benefits are available to full-time employees only.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed