Infant/Toddler Teacher

Magical Beginnings • Bellingham, MA

1d • $18 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

At Magical Beginnings, we believe every child in toddler, preschool, and daycare programs deserves a joyful, safe, and enriching start to their educational journey. With care, we care — it’s more than just our motto; it’s the heart of everything we do. As a trusted leader in early education and child care in Massachusetts, our award-winning centers nurture creativity, curiosity, and a lifelong love of learning. We are currently seeking a caring and energetic Infant/Toddler Classroom Teacher to join our dedicated early education team at our Bellingham child care center. In this role, you’ll guide children ages 12 months to 2 years, through daily routines, hands-on learning experiences, and an age-appropriate curriculum designed to support social, emotional, cognitive, and physical growth. If you are a nurturing early childhood teacher who enjoys helping toddlers explore the world, or a preschool assistant looking to grow into a toddler teacher role, this is a wonderful opportunity to join a supportive daycare and child care community where your work truly makes a difference.

Requirements

• EEC Infant Toddler Certification, CDA, or equivalent degree and experience required
• Daycare experience in a center-based or private school setting
• Patience, positive energy, and a love for helping young children meet and exceed their developmental goals
• Flexibility to work an 8-hour shift within the operating hours of the school, including opening and closing shifts
• Ability to spend extended periods of time on the floor with the 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 your co-teacher to equally prepare curriculum, lesson plans, materials, and monthly newsletters.
• Keeping parents informed by posting parent information on the Class Dojo app and classroom boards.
• Providing a safe environment by maintaining orderly, clean, and appealing classrooms.
• Encouraging children’s participation by providing age-appropriate interactive activities.
• Maintaining cleanliness of the classroom: routine opening/closing of the classroom (including, but not limited to wiping down the toys, cleaning tables, vacuuming the room, sanitizing the room (after all children have left), bathrooms, emptying trash, and overall preparation of the classroom for the next morning.
• Engaging with students in free play, supervising/zone during outdoor time, helping with bathroom needs (including toilet training assistance and diapering), snack and meal assistance (preparing bottles, heating up lunches, cutting up food, helping open containers, supervision), naptime assistance, etc.
• Adhering to the daily classroom schedule while assisting teachers.
• Tracking children’s progress and completing assessments.
• Maintaining your EEC required professional development hours and PQ registry.
• Attending monthly staff meetings.
• Creating a fun and safe learning environment for your students.
• Establishing and maintaining positive relationships with students and parents.

Benefits

• Paid sick time
• 13 paid holidays, plus a guaranteed paid week-long winter break
• Paid snow days and vacation time
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Long-term disability
• Company-paid life insurance with additional voluntary coverage
• Parental leave
• Child care discount
• Weekly pay and direct deposit
• Referral and enrollment bonuses
• Classroom tablets
• A 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: Associate degree