Toddler Preschool Teacher
About The Position
Magical Beginnings Learning Centers is seeking a Massachusetts EEC Certified Toddler or Preschool Teacher to join their team. This role involves working with older toddlers as they transition toward preschool, creating engaging, play-based learning experiences that support independence, confidence, communication, and social-emotional development. The position emphasizes building meaningful relationships with children and families, collaborating with experienced educators, and contributing to a culture of continuous learning and high-quality early childhood education. The ideal candidate is nurturing, enthusiastic, dependable, passionate about early education, and dedicated to creating safe, inclusive, and engaging classrooms.
Requirements
- Massachusetts EEC Teacher Infant/Toddler and Preschool Teacher Certifications (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
Nice To Haves
- CDA or degree in Early Childhood Education preferred
Responsibilities
- Collaborating with co-teacher to prepare curriculum, lesson plans, materials, and monthly newsletters.
- Keeping parents informed via Class Dojo app and classroom boards.
- Providing a safe environment by maintaining orderly, clean, and appealing classrooms.
- Encouraging children's participation through age-appropriate interactive activities.
- Maintaining classroom cleanliness, including routine opening/closing tasks, wiping down toys, cleaning tables, vacuuming, sanitizing, emptying trash, and preparing the classroom for the next day.
- Engaging with students in free play, supervising during 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, 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
- School community outreach projects
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
