Preschool Teacher

Magical Beginnings • Middleton, MA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Magical Beginnings is seeking a Classroom Teacher for its Preschool wing. This role focuses on the development and education of preschool-age children (3-6 years old) in a nurturing, constructive, and education-first environment. The ideal candidate is a creative, positive, engaging team player who enjoys working hard and having fun with like-minded educators.

Requirements

• EEC Teacher Preschool Certification, CDA, or equivalent degree and experience
• Daycare experience in a center-based, private, or public school setting
• An energetic approach to learning and a positive attitude
• Curiosity, creativity, and a strong team-focused mindset
• 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 strong collaboration skills

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with co-teacher to prepare curriculum, lesson plans, materials, and monthly newsletters.
• Keep parents informed via the Class Dojo app and classroom boards.
• Provide a safe environment by maintaining orderly, clean, and appealing classrooms.
• Encourage children's participation through age-appropriate interactive activities.
• Maintain classroom cleanliness, including routine opening/closing tasks like wiping toys, cleaning tables, vacuuming, sanitizing, cleaning bathrooms, emptying trash, and preparing the classroom for the next day.
• Engage with students in free play, supervise outdoor time, assist with bathroom needs and diapering, assist with snacks and meals (preparing, heating, cutting, opening containers, supervision), and assist with naptime.
• Adhere to the school's structured schedules.
• Track children's progress and complete assessments.
• Maintain EEC required professional development hours and PQ registry.
• Attend monthly staff meetings.
• Create a fun and safe learning environment for students.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with students and parents.

Benefits

• Paid sick time
• 14 paid holidays
• Guaranteed paid week-long winter break
• Paid snow days
• Paid vacation time
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Long-term disability
• Company-paid life insurance
• Additional voluntary life insurance coverage
• Parental leave
• Child care discount ($25/day)
• Weekly pay
• Direct deposit
• Referral bonuses
• 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
• Seasonal events
• School community outreach projects

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree