Infant Teacher - Paid Winter Break
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.
What You'll Do Create a safe, nurturing, and engaging infant classroom that promotes healthy development and secure attachments.
Develop and implement developmentally appropriate lesson plans and sensory learning experiences aligned with Massachusetts Early Learning Guidelines.
Foster each infant's cognitive, language, physical, social, and emotional development through responsive caregiving and play-based learning.
Build trusting relationships with families by providing daily communication regarding routines, milestones, and developmental progress.
Follow individualized feeding, diapering, sleeping, and care schedules while maintaining each child's comfort and well-being.
Observe, document, and support children's developmental milestones and individual learning goals.
Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary classroom while following all health and safety procedures.
Ensure active supervision and maintain required teacher-to-child ratios at all times.
Collaborate with fellow teachers and center leadership to create a positive, supportive team environment.
Maintain compliance with all Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) regulations, company policies, and quality standards.
What We're Looking For Massachusetts EEC Infant/Toddler Teacher Certification required.
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.
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
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
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!
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