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Schoolwide Assistant Teacher

Magical BeginningsCroton-on-Hudson, NY
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 Harmon 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 Harmon 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
  • Experience with infants preferred
  • Willingness to complete OCFS required trainings
  • CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)
  • Availability to work Monday through Friday from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
  • 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

  • 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 ($25/day)
  • Weekly pay and direct deposit
  • Referral and enrollment bonuses
  • Classroom tablets
  • A budget for classroom supplies
  • Paid classroom planning time
  • Mentor program
  • Teacher appreciation events
  • Team building activities
  • School community outreach projects

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