Floating Assistant Teacher
Kingston, MA Early Education | Full-Time | Daycare & Preschool Magical Beginnings is hiring a Floating Assistant Teacher for our Kingston Early Childhood Education Center. If you're an early childhood educator, daycare assistant, or preschool teacher who thrives on variety and loves working with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, this role is for you. Why This Role? As a Floating Assistant, you'll move between classrooms — from soothing infants to guiding preschoolers through play-based learning. No two days are the same, and you'll build skills across every age group while staying essential to our nurturing, collaborative team.
You'll thrive in this role if you have: A passion for a career working with infants, toddlers, and preschool-age children
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
EEC Teacher Certification or CDA Certificate is a plus!
Some requirements of the role include: Availability to work a full time, flexible schedule within operating hours of the school
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 Aide, you will be responsible for: Provide substitute coverage for teachers who are out sick, on a break, or need planning time throughout the day
Support the daily opening and closing of classrooms — wiping down toys, cleaning tables, vacuuming, sanitizing, and prepping for the next morning
Assist classroom teachers as needed, including preparing lesson materials, engaging in free play, supervising outdoor time, helping with bathroom needs and diapering, and supporting snack/lunch and naptime
Follow the daily classroom schedule while assisting teachers
Help maintain cleanliness throughout the school, including staff kitchens, lobbies, and bathrooms, using the zono-machine where applicable, and assisting with laundry and nap mat organization
Encourage children's participation through age-appropriate, interactive activities
Maintain required EEC professional development hours and PQ registry
Attend monthly staff meetings
Create a fun, safe learning environment
Build positive relationships with students and families
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
If you are ready to join a team that has fun, laughs together, and support each other, contact us! We cannot wait to meet you!