Preschool Teacher - New Center! (copy) in Georgetown, Massachusetts at Magical Beginnings
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Certified Floating Teacher - New Center Opening January 2026!Early Childhood Education | Childcare | Daycare | Full-Time
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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 award-winning childcare and preschool centers provide exceptional care and learning experiences where children thrive socially, emotionally, physically, and cognitively.
We're seeking a compassionate, adaptable, and EEC Certified Schoolwide Support Teacher to join our team. If you enjoy variety, thrive in a collaborative environment, and love the opportunity to make a difference across multiple classrooms and age groups, we'd love to meet you.
As a Schoolwide Support Teacher, you'll be an important part of the center's teaching team, providing coverage and support wherever you're needed. Whether you're stepping into an Infant, Toddler, Preschool, or School-Age classroom, you'll help create a consistent, positive experience for children while supporting teachers and maintaining the high standard of care our families expect.
What You'll Do- Provide flexible classroom support and coverage across the center based on daily staffing and program needs.
- Step confidently into Infant, Toddler, Preschool, and/or School-Age classrooms while adapting to the developmental needs of each age group.
- Create a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for children wherever you're supporting.
- Build positive, trusting relationships with children and provide responsive, compassionate care throughout the day.
- Support classroom teachers with daily routines, transitions, activities, meals, rest periods, and other classroom responsibilities.
- Implement and participate in developmentally appropriate activities that encourage children's social-emotional, physical, cognitive, and language development.
- Provide attentive supervision and maintain appropriate child-to-teacher ratios in accordance with EEC regulations and center policies.
- Follow established classroom routines, curriculum, health and safety procedures, and individualized care needs.
- Help maintain clean, organized, and welcoming classroom environments.
- Support children through transitions, peer interactions, big emotions, and changes in routine using positive guidance and age-appropriate strategies.
- Communicate professionally and respectfully with children, families, teachers, Center Directors, and other members of the team.
- Work collaboratively with classroom teachers and leadership to ensure continuity of care when providing coverage.
- Demonstrate flexibility and professionalism when priorities or classroom assignments change throughout the day.
- Observe and respond to children's individual needs, interests, personalities, and developmental stages.
- Participate in team meetings, professional development, and ongoing opportunities to grow as an early childhood educator.
- Bring our With Care, We Care® philosophy to every classroom by treating every child, family, and team member with kindness, respect, and genuine care.
- Massachusetts EEC Teacher Certification required, dual certification (Infant Toddler and Preschool) preferred.
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- CDA, Associate's Degree, or Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field preferred.
- Previous experience working with infants in a licensed childcare center, daycare, or early childhood education program.
- Strong understanding of infant development and developmentally appropriate practices.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with children, families, and coworkers.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced childcare environment.
- Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and actively engage with children throughout the day, including sitting on the floor, bending, kneeling, and participating in indoor and outdoor activities.
- Full-time availability between 7:00 am and 5:30 pm.
- 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
- Tuition coverage for all EEC Teacher/Director certifications
- Tuition coverage for professional development training hours through the Childcare Education Institute
- Access to Penn Foster to earn college credits towards EEC teacher certification or to increase your EEC teaching certificate level
- No-cost First Aid and CPR certification renewals
- No-cost access to Teachers Pay Teachers, a platform for curriculum collaboration, ideas and support
- Extensive onboarding training
- Paid professional development days
- Pay increases for obtaining certifications
- Reimbursement for required background check processes
$18 - $24 an hour