Toddler Preschool Teacher

Magical Beginnings • Plymouth, MA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Magical Beginnings is seeking a passionate, experienced Toddler/Preschool Teacher to join their team at their Plymouth location. This role supports children ages 15 months–5 years through play-based learning that builds independence, language, and social-emotional growth. The ideal candidate will create a safe, nurturing, and engaging classroom environment where children can explore, build confidence, develop independence, and reach important developmental milestones through hands-on learning and positive relationships. This position involves leading a classroom, planning and implementing lesson plans, learning centers, and sensory activities, fostering social-emotional growth, language development, and emerging independence through play-based learning and positive behavior guidance. The role also includes supporting daily classroom routines, observing and communicating children's developmental progress to families, maintaining a safe and organized classroom, and collaborating with co-teachers and center leadership.

Requirements

• Massachusetts EEC Infant/Toddler/Preschool Teacher Certification required
• High School Diploma or GED required
• Minimum of one year of experience working with toddlers or preschoolers in a childcare, daycare, or preschool setting
• Knowledge of toddler and preschool development, including language, social-emotional learning, and positive behavior guidance
• Full-time availability for an 8-hour shift within the center's operating hours, including opening or closing shifts as needed
• Ability to spend extended periods of time on the floor with children, stand for the majority of the workday, and lift up to 50 lbs
• Strong communication, organizational, and collaboration skills, with a genuine passion for early childhood education

Nice To Haves

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead a toddler/preschool classroom, planning and implementing lesson plans, learning centers, and sensory activities that support early development
• Foster social-emotional growth, language development, and emerging independence through play-based learning and positive behavior guidance
• Support daily classroom routines, including meals, diapering, toileting, rest time, outdoor play, and transitions
• Observe and communicate children's developmental progress to families, and build strong partnerships through daily updates
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized classroom in compliance with Massachusetts EEC regulations and ratios
• Collaborate with co-teachers and center leadership, and participate in staff meetings and ongoing professional development

Benefits

• Paid sick time
• 13 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
• 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

What This Job Offers

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