Preschool Teacher

Magical Beginnings•Beverly, MA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Magical Beginnings, an award-winning collection of Early Childhood Education Centers in Massachusetts, is hiring 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 with like-minded educators in a high-energy setting.

Requirements

EEC Teacher Preschool Certification, CDA, or equivalent degree and experience
Daycare experience in a center-based, private, or public 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 strong collaboration skills

Nice To Haves

An energetic approach to learning and a positive attitude
Curiosity, creativity, and a strong team-focused mindset

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, wiping down 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 food, opening containers), 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, 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 ($25/day)
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
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