Floating Teacher

Magical Beginnings • Georgetown, MA

7d • $18 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

Magical Beginnings is seeking a Floating Teacher to support multiple classrooms at its Georgetown school. The role provides flexible coverage across infant, toddler, and preschool classrooms to help maintain consistent, high-quality childcare. The Floating Teacher supports classroom teachers, engages children in developmentally appropriate activities, helps with classroom routines and daily care, and contributes to a safe, nurturing learning environment. The position also includes schoolwide cleaning and organization duties, participation in staff meetings, and maintaining required professional development and registry records.

The role requires a full-time, flexible schedule within the school’s operating hours, as well as the ability to spend extended periods on the floor with children, lift up to 50 pounds, and stand for up to 90% of the workday. The listed pay range is $18–$24 per hour, with weekly payroll.

Requirements

• EEC Teacher Certification for any age group, a CDA, or an equivalent degree and experience (required).
• Daycare experience in a center-based or private school setting.
• Engaging and energetic demeanor and a love for helping young children meet and exceed developmental goals.
• Availability to work a full-time, flexible schedule within the school's operating hours.
• Ability to spend extended periods of time on the floor with children.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand for up to 90% of the workday.
• Attentiveness, strong time management, and a team-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Provide substitute coverage when teachers are absent, completing planning time, taking breaks, or otherwise need classroom coverage.
• Assist teachers with opening and closing classrooms, including cleaning, sanitizing, and preparing rooms for the next morning.
• Support classroom activities and routines, including preparing lesson materials, engaging children in play and projects, supervising outdoor time, assisting with toileting and diapering, helping during meals, and supporting nap time.
• Follow the daily classroom schedule while assisting teachers.
• Maintain school cleanliness throughout the day, including staff and classroom areas, bathrooms, trash, laundry, and nap mats; use the zono-machine where applicable.
• Encourage children's participation through age-appropriate interactive activities.
• Maintain EEC-required professional development hours and PQ registry.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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