Schoolwide Assistant Teacher

Magical Beginnings • Schenectady, NY

1d • $17 - $22 • Onsite

About The Position

At Magical Beginnings, we believe every child deserves a safe, nurturing, and engaging start to their educational journey. With care, we care — and that belief is at the heart of everything we do. As a trusted leader in early childhood education across Massachusetts, our centers create joyful learning environments where children feel supported, confident, and excited to learn each day.
We’re currently seeking a warm, dependable, and team-oriented Schoolwide Assistant Teacher to join our Schenectady center. In this role, you’ll support classrooms throughout the school, helping teachers create positive experiences for infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children while building meaningful connections with children, families, and fellow educators.
As a Schoolwide Assistant Teacher at our Schenectady early childhood education center, you’ll provide flexible classroom support across infant, toddler, and preschool programs while helping maintain a safe, engaging, and nurturing daycare environment. This role is ideal for candidates interested in childcare, preschool teaching, daycare support, or early childhood education careers.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• A minimum of one year of experience working with young children from infants to age 5
• Willingness to complete OCFS required trainings
• CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)
• Availability to work Monday through Friday within operating hours of the center
• 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

• Assisting Lead Teachers and classroom teams with daycare and preschool classroom activities, lesson plans, and age-appropriate curriculum
• Supporting children through daily childcare routines including arrival, circle time, meals, diapering/toileting, nap time, outdoor play, and classroom transitions
• Helping create a positive, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate learning environment for infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children
• Supervising children throughout the day to ensure safety, engagement, and compliance with teacher-to-child ratios
• Maintaining classroom cleanliness, organization, and sanitization in accordance with Massachusetts EEC licensing regulations and health and safety standards
• Assisting with classroom setup, snack and meal support, and daily daycare operations as needed
• Floating between classrooms to support staffing coverage and operational needs across the childcare center
• Building strong relationships with children, families, teachers, and center leadership through teamwork and professionalism
• Supporting compliance with all daycare licensing requirements, center policies, and early childhood education regulations
• Helping maintain classrooms that are prepared for licensing visits, inspections, and quality assurance standards

Benefits

• competitive benefits

What This Job Offers

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