Toddler/Preschool Teacher

Magical Beginnings•Grafton, MA

2d•$18 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Magical Beginnings is hiring a Classroom Teacher for their new Toddler/Preschool Classroom. This role focuses on the development and education of children aged 2 to 3.5 years. The position requires a creative, positive, engaging team player who is enthusiastic about working with like-minded educators in a fun and energetic environment.

Requirements

EEC Teacher Infant/Toddler/Preschool Certification or CDA (required)
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

Collaborating with co-teacher to prepare curriculum, lesson plans, materials, and monthly newsletters.
Keeping parents informed via the Class Dojo app and classroom boards.
Providing a safe, orderly, clean, and appealing classroom environment.
Encouraging children's participation through age-appropriate interactive activities.
Maintaining 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.
Engaging with students in free play, supervising outdoor time, assisting with bathroom needs and diapering, assisting with snacks and meals, and assisting with naptime.
Adhering to the school's structured schedules.
Tracking children's progress and completing assessments.
Maintaining EEC required professional development hours and PQ registry.
Attending monthly staff meetings.
Creating a fun and safe learning environment for students.
Establishing and maintaining positive relationships with students and parents.

Benefits

Paid sick time
13 paid holidays
Paid week-long winter break
Paid snow days
Vacation time
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Long-term disability
Company-paid life insurance
Voluntary life insurance coverage
Parental leave
Child care discount
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
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