Infant Toddler Teacher - Paid Winter Break

Magical Beginnings • Plymouth, MA

3d • $18 - $24

About The Position

Magical Beginnings is seeking an EEC Certified Infant Toddler Teacher to create a safe, nurturing, and engaging classroom environment for infants and toddlers. The teacher supports children's learning, development, and developmental milestones while working collaboratively with families and fellow early childhood educators.

The role includes collaborating with a co-teacher on curriculum, lesson plans, materials, and monthly newsletters; communicating with parents through Class Dojo and classroom boards; leading age-appropriate activities; and tracking children's progress through developmental assessments. The teacher also follows the classroom schedule and supports free play, outdoor supervision, toileting and diapering, meals, and naptime.

The teacher maintains a clean, safe, and orderly classroom, including daily cleaning and preparation for the next day. The position requires flexibility to work an eight-hour shift within school operating hours, including opening and closing shifts, and participation in monthly staff meetings. Teachers must maintain EEC professional development hours and their PQ registry.

Requirements

• EEC Infant Toddler Teacher Certification.
• At least one year of professional experience in an infant, infant-toddler, or toddler classroom in a licensed early childhood education or childcare setting.
• Knowledge of infant and toddler development, age-appropriate learning activities, and early childhood education best practices.
• A nurturing, patient, and positive approach to caring for infants and toddlers, with a genuine passion for supporting developmental milestones and early learning.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, including the ability to partner with families and collaborate with fellow educators.
• Flexibility to work an eight-hour shift within school operating hours, including opening and closing shifts.
• Ability to spend extended periods 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.

Nice To Haves

• Lead Infant Toddler Teacher Certification preferred.
• A Child Development Associate (CDA) credential, or an associate's or bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a co-teacher on curriculum, lesson plans, materials, and monthly newsletters.
• Keep parents informed through the Class Dojo app and classroom boards.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly classroom environment.
• Lead engaging, age-appropriate activities that encourage children's participation.
• Handle daily classroom cleaning, including toys, tables, floors, bathrooms, and trash, and set up the classroom for the next day.
• Support free play, outdoor supervision, bathroom needs including toilet training and diapering, meals including bottles and food preparation, and naptime.
• Follow the daily classroom schedule.
• Track children's progress and complete developmental assessments.
• Maintain EEC professional development hours and PQ registry.
• Attend monthly staff meetings.
• Build positive, trusting 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