Toddler Preschool Teacher- $500.00 Sign on Bonus! in Pembroke, Massachusetts at Magical Beginnings
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Certified Toddler/Preschool Teacher
Early Childhood Education | Childcare | Preschool | Full-Time | Pembroke, MA | $500 Sign-On Bonus*
Help Toddlers and Preschoolers Explore, Discover, and Grow Every Day
At Magical Beginnings, With Care, We Care guides every classroom and every learning experience we provide. We're seeking a passionate, experienced Toddler/Preschool Teacher to join our team at our Pembroke location, supporting children ages 15 months–5 years through play-based learning that builds independence, language, and social-emotional growth. We're offering a $500 sign-on bonus* for candidates who apply before September 30th.
Qualified candidates must hold current Massachusetts EEC Infant/Toddler/Preschool Teacher Certification. If you have experience as a Toddler Teacher, Preschool Teacher, Childcare Teacher, or Early Childhood Educator looking for a supportive center that values its educators, we'd love to meet you.
*Sign-on bonus available to candidates who apply on or before September 30th.
What You'll Need to Succeed- Massachusetts EEC Infant/Toddler/Preschool Teacher Certification required
- High School Diploma or GED required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field preferred
- Minimum of one year of experience working with toddlers in a childcare center, daycare, preschool, or private school setting
- Knowledge of toddler development and developmentally appropriate practices, including language development, social-emotional learning, positive behavior guidance, diapering/toileting, and health and safety procedures
- Genuine passion for early childhood education and supporting toddlers as they build independence, confidence, and foundational learning skills
- Ability to create a nurturing, engaging, and structured classroom environment that encourages exploration, creativity, and active learning
- Strong communication skills with the ability to build positive relationships with children, families, and fellow educators
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset
- Flexibility to work a full-time 8-hour shift within the center's operating hours, including opening and closing schedules as needed
- Ability to actively engage with children throughout the day, including sitting on the floor, participating in play-based activities, and supporting daily routines
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform the physical demands of a childcare classroom
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and move throughout the classroom for the majority of the workday
As a Toddler/Preschool Teacher, you'll create a safe, nurturing, and engaging classroom environment where children can explore, build confidence, develop independence, and reach important developmental milestones through hands-on learning and positive relationships.
- Lead a toddler/preschool classroom in a licensed childcare and preschool setting, creating a warm, welcoming, and developmentally appropriate learning environment
- Plan and implement engaging lesson plans, learning centers, sensory experiences, and classroom activities that support toddler development and early learning
- Foster children's social-emotional growth, language development, problem-solving skills, and emerging independence through play-based learning and positive interactions
- Support daily classroom routines including meals, diapering, toileting, rest time, outdoor play, transitions, and active supervision
- Encourage curiosity, exploration, creativity, and participation through age-appropriate activities and learning experiences
- Use positive behavior guidance strategies to support emotional regulation, conflict resolution, and age-appropriate classroom expectations
- Observe, document, and communicate children's developmental progress, milestones, and classroom experiences
- Build strong partnerships with families through daily communication, classroom updates, and collaborative support of each child's growth and development
- Maintain a safe, clean, organized, and engaging classroom environment that reflects high-quality early childhood education practices
- Ensure compliance with all Massachusetts EEC regulations, health and safety standards, teacher-to-child ratios, and center policies
- Collaborate with co-teachers, support staff, and center leadership to create a positive, professional, and team-oriented culture
- Participate in staff meetings, professional development opportunities, and ongoing classroom quality improvement initiatives
- Build confidence, independence, and self-help skills
- Develop language, communication, and social skills
- Learn through play, exploration, movement, and hands-on experiences
- Form positive relationships with peers and trusted adults
- Strengthen the foundational skills needed for future success in preschool and beyond
- 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
$18 - $24 an hour