Infant Teacher

Magical Beginnings•Plymouth, MA

95d•$17 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Magical Beginnings is seeking a compassionate, experienced, EEC Certified Infant Teacher for its Plymouth, Massachusetts location. The role supports infants during important developmental milestones in a safe, nurturing, and engaging early childhood education environment. The teacher provides individualized, responsive care and supports infant development through age-appropriate activities, daily routines, and early communication. The position also involves working with families and collaborating with lead teachers and other classroom staff. The schedule is an 8-hour shift within the school's operating hours, including opening and closing shifts.

Requirements

EEC Infant/Toddler Certification.
Minimum 1–2 years of professional experience working with infants, preferably in a licensed early childhood education setting.
Experience working with children aged 6 weeks to 15 months.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Strong understanding of infant development, responsive caregiving, and age-appropriate classroom practices.
Experience maintaining a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate infant classroom.
Ability to communicate effectively with families and collaborate with lead teachers and other classroom staff.
Current CPR/First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain it upon hire.
Successful completion of required EEC background checks and suitability requirements.
Commitment to maintaining required EEC training and professional development.
Flexibility to work an 8-hour shift within school operating hours, including opening and closing shifts.
Ability to spend extended periods on the floor with children, lift up to 50 pounds, and stand up to 90% of the workday.
Attentiveness, strong time management, and a team-focused mindset.

Nice To Haves

Early Childhood Education, CDA, or a related degree or coursework.

Responsibilities

Support the lead teacher in preparing curriculum, lesson plans, and materials.
Provide responsive, individualized care that supports each infant's development through gentle, age-appropriate activities.
Keep parents informed and build positive relationships with children and families.
Maintain a safe, clean, and orderly classroom environment.
Assist with daily routines, including bottles, meals, diapering, and naptime, according to each infant's individual feeding and sleeping schedule.
Support the lead teacher in tracking children's progress and completing required assessments.
Maintain EEC-required professional development hours and the PQ registry, if applicable.
Help infants build a sense of security, trust, and early communication skills.

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 and a budget for classroom supplies.
Paid classroom planning time.
Free coffee and tea, and a teachers’ lounge and break room.
Mentor program, teacher appreciation events, and team-building activities.
Holiday parties, seasonal events, and school community outreach projects.
Tuition coverage for EEC Teacher/Director certifications and professional development training hours through the Childcare Education Institute.
Access to Penn Foster to earn college credits toward EEC teacher certification or increase EEC teaching certificate level.
No-cost First Aid and CPR certification renewals.
No-cost access to Teachers Pay Teachers.
Extensive onboarding training and paid professional development days.
Pay increases for obtaining certifications.
Reimbursement for required background check processes.