Floating Teacher

From humble roots in 1990, Magical Beginnings has always had a vision to provide a nurturing, constructive and education-first environment for young children. Today, the Magical Beginnings’ schools are an award-winning collection of Early Childhood Education Centers serving communities and families in Massachusetts.

We are hiring a Floating Teacher to support in our Middleton school on Maple Street. This role provides support to classrooms within the Infant and Toddler wings. This position is an integral part of our staff, helping our program run smoothly while providing top-notch child care and collaborating with likeminded teachers. This role requires a creative, positive, and engaging team player who is flexible and eager to jump in to support.

We offer a paid holiday break in December for all employees, 14 paid holidays, and a full suite of benefits for all full time employees. See below for more information!

You'll thrive in this role if you have

• You're adaptable and comfortable moving between infant, toddler, and preschool classrooms throughout the day
• You bring an energetic approach to learning and a positive attitude in every room you support
• You're curious, creative, and have a strong team-focused mindset
• You build rapport with children and co-teachers quickly, even in unfamiliar classrooms
• You take pride in maintaining consistency and quality of care no matter which age group you're supporting
• You value partnering closely with families and communicating openly across classrooms

Some requirements of the role include

• Availability to work full time between the hours of 7:00AM and 5:00PM, Monday through Friday
• 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

As a Floating Teacher, you will be responsible for

• Providing substitute coverage across classrooms when teachers are out sick, on planning time, or need a break throughout the day
• Stepping in to support infant, toddler, and preschool classrooms as needed, maintaining consistent quality of care
• Following each classroom's existing routines, lesson plans, and schedules to provide continuity for children and lead teachers
• Assisting with daily routines, including meals or bottles, diapering, outdoor time, and naptime, as appropriate to each age group
• Helping maintain cleanliness throughout the school, including classrooms, common areas, and shared spaces
• Keeping parents informed and building positive relationships with children and families across classrooms
• Maintaining your EEC-required professional development hours and PQ registry

What Magical Beginnings offers you

• 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
• 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

*Available to full-time employees only