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 Classroom Teacher in our Infant wing. This nurturing role focuses on the needs and development of infants from six weeks to fifteen months of age. This role requires a creative, positive, and compassionate team player who is focused on providing top-notch child care and collaborating with likeminded teachers.
You'll thrive in this role if you have:
* EEC Infant/Toddler Certification, CDA, or equivalent degree and experience (required)
* Daycare experience in a center-based or private school setting
* A nurturing demeanor and a love for infants and their development
Some requirements of the role include:
* Flexibility to work an 8-hour shift within the operating hours of the school (7:00AM-5:00PM), including opening and closing shifts
* 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 an Infant Teacher, you will be responsible for:
* Collaborating with your co-teacher to equally prepare curriculum, lesson plans, materials, and monthly newsletters.
* Keeping parents informed by posting parent information on the Class Dojo app and classroom boards.
* Providing a safe environment by maintaining orderly, clean, and appealing classrooms.
* Encouraging children’s participation by providing age-appropriate interactive activities.
* Maintaining cleanliness of the classroom, including routine opening/closing tasks.
* Engaging with students in free play, supervising during outdoor time, and assisting with bathroom needs and diapering.
* Adhering to infants' individual feeding and sleeping schedules.
* Tracking children’s progress and completing assessments.
* Maintaining your EEC required professional development hours and PQ registry.
* Attending monthly staff meetings.
* Creating a fun and safe learning environment for your students.
* Establishing and maintaining positive relationships with students and parents.
What Magical Beginnings offers you:
* Paid sick time
* 14 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
Interested in advancing your career? Magical Beginnings can help!
* 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
$19 - $24 an hour
Payroll is processed weekly.
If you are ready to join a team that has fun, laughs together, and supports each other, contact us! We cannot wait to meet you!
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