Floating Teacher

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 education, daycare, and preschool programs across Massachusetts, our award-winning Early Childhood Education Centers are dedicated to creating joyful learning environments where infants, toddlers, and preschoolers thrive.

We’re currently seeking a Schoolwide Support Teacher to join our passionate team at our SouthHamilton school. This vital role supports multiple classrooms, offering flexibility and variety while ensuring consistency in high-quality child care. Whether you're soothing a toddler, inspiring preschoolers, or supporting fellow daycare teachers, you’ll be an essential part of our nurturing and collaborative community.

If you’re a compassionate, energetic educator who values early childhood development and is excited to make a lasting difference in the lives of young children, we’d love to meet you!

You'll thrive in this role if you have

• EEC Teacher Certification (Preschool), CDA, or equivalent degree and experience (required)
• Daycare experience in a center-based or private school setting
• An engaging and energetic demeanor and a love for helping young children meet and exceed their developmental goals

Some requirements of the role include

• Availability to work Monday through Friday with flexibility to work until 5:30 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

As a Floating Toddler 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
• Helping children build independence, language, and confidence, appropriate to their age and developmental stage

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
• 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