Preschool Teacher - Paid Winter Break

Magical Beginnings • Wakefield, MA

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About The Position

Magical Beginnings Early Learning Centers is seeking a passionate, dependable, and engaging Preschool Teacher to create a safe, welcoming, and developmentally appropriate classroom. The teacher plans and implements preschool learning experiences that foster exploration, creativity, early literacy, math, science, social-emotional development, and school readiness. The role includes building nurturing relationships with children and families, supporting children’s development, maintaining a safe and organized classroom, collaborating with educators and school leadership, guiding positive behavior, and communicating with families about children’s experiences and progress.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent, EEC Preschool Teacher Certification, and previous experience in a preschool, daycare, childcare center, or early learning environment. Early childhood education coursework, a degree in Early Childhood Education, or a related field is preferred. The schedule is full-time within center operating hours of 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with availability to close. Pay is $18–$24 per hour, with payroll processed weekly. The position offers paid winter break, though additional benefits and employment offerings vary by position and location.

Requirements

• Genuine passion for early childhood education and working with preschool-aged children.
• Warm, patient, and nurturing approach to teaching.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to create engaging, developmentally appropriate classroom activities.
• Collaborative mindset and willingness to contribute to a positive school community.
• Understanding of child development, positive classroom management, and early learning practices.
• Ability to meet applicable state licensing and background check requirements.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• EEC Preschool Teacher Certification required.
• Previous experience working in a preschool, daycare, childcare center, or early learning environment required.
• Ability to work a full-time schedule within operating hours of 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with availability to close.

Nice To Haves

• Early childhood education coursework.
• A degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement age-appropriate preschool curriculum and activities that encourage exploration, creativity, early literacy, math, science, social-emotional development, and school readiness.
• Develop nurturing, positive relationships with children and families and foster a welcoming, inclusive classroom environment.
• Observe, assess, and document children’s developmental progress and identify ways to support individual learning needs and milestones.
• Keep classroom spaces clean, organized, engaging, and compliant with applicable health, safety, and state licensing regulations.
• Collaborate with fellow educators, school leadership, and support staff to provide consistent, high-quality early childhood education.
• Use positive guidance strategies to support children’s social skills, independence, emotional regulation, and problem-solving.
• Communicate regularly with parents and caregivers about classroom activities, developmental milestones, and children’s daily experiences.

Benefits

• Paid winter break.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• Supportive team environment.
• Professional learning opportunities and resources.
• Competitive benefits; offerings vary by position and location.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED