Infant Teacher

Magical Beginnings•Middleton, MA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Magical Beginnings, an award-winning collection of Early Childhood Education Centers in Massachusetts, is hiring a Classroom Teacher for its Infant wing. This role focuses on the needs and development of infants from six weeks to fifteen months of age. The ideal candidate is a creative, positive, and compassionate team player dedicated to providing top-notch childcare and collaborating with colleagues. A nurturing demeanor and a love for infants and their development are essential.

Requirements

EEC Infant/Toddler Certification, CDA, or equivalent degree and experience
Daycare experience in a center-based or private school setting
Flexibility to work an 8-hour shift within operating hours, including opening and closing shifts
Ability to spend extended periods of time on the floor with 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

Responsibilities

Collaborating with co-teacher to prepare curriculum, lesson plans, materials, and monthly newsletters.
Keeping parents informed via the Class Dojo app and classroom boards.
Providing a safe environment by maintaining orderly, clean, and appealing classrooms.
Encouraging children's participation through age-appropriate interactive activities.
Maintaining classroom cleanliness, including routine opening/closing tasks, wiping down toys, cleaning tables, vacuuming, sanitizing, bathroom cleaning, and trash removal.
Engaging with students in free play, supervising during outdoor time, assisting with bathroom needs and diapering, bottle and meal assistance, and naptime supervision.
Adhering to infants' individual feeding and sleeping schedules.
Tracking children's progress and completing assessments.
Maintaining EEC required professional development hours and PQ registry.
Attending monthly staff meetings.
Creating a fun and safe learning environment for students.
Establishing and maintaining positive relationships with students and parents.

Benefits

Paid sick time
14 paid holidays
Guaranteed paid week-long winter break
Paid snow days
Vacation time
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Long-term disability
Company-paid life insurance with additional voluntary coverage
Parental leave
Child care discount ($25/day)
Weekly pay
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
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 EEC teaching certificate level
No-cost First Aid and CPR certification renewals
No-cost access to Teachers Pay Teachers
Extensive onboarding training
Paid professional development days
Pay increases for obtaining certifications
Reimbursement for required background check processes