Certified Toddler Preschool Teacher

Certified Toddler Preschool TeacherFrom 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 new Toddler/Preschool Classroom. This exciting, high-energy role focuses on the development and education of children from 2 to 3.5 years of age. This role requires a creative, positive, engaging team player who wants to have lots of fun and work hard with likeminded educators.You'll thrive in this role if you have:EEC Teacher Infant/Toddler/Preschool Certification or CDA (required)Daycare experience in a center-based, private, or public school settingAn energetic approach to learning and an positive attitudeCuriosity, creativity, and a strong team-focused mindsetSome requirements for this role include:Flexibility to work an 8-hour shift within the operating hours of the school, including opening and closing shiftsAbility to spend extended periods of time on the floor with the childrenAbility to lift up to 50lbsAbility to stand up to 90% of the workdayAttentiveness, strong time management, and strong collaboration skillsAs a Preschool 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 childrens participation by providing age-appropriate interactive activities.Maintaining cleanliness of the classroom: routine opening/closing of the classroom (including, but not limited to wiping down the toys, cleaning tables, vacuuming the room, sanitizing the room (after all children have left), bathrooms, emptying trash, and overall preparation of the classroom for the next morning.Engaging with students in free play, supervising/zone during outdoor time, helping with bathroom needs and diapering, snack and meal assistance (preparing snacks, heating up lunches, cutting up food, helping open containers, supervision), naptime assistance, etc. Adhering to the school's structured schedules.Tracking childrens 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 time13 paid holidays*, plus a guaranteed paid week-long winter breakPaid snow days and vacation time*Medical, dental, and vision insurance*Long-term disabilityCompany-paid life insurance with additional voluntary coverageParental leaveChild care discount Weekly pay and direct depositReferral and enrollment bonusesClassroom tabletsA budget for classroom suppliesPaid classroom planning timeFree coffee and teaTeachers lounge and break roomMentor programTeacher appreciation eventsSchool community outreach projects*Available to full-time employees onlyInterested in advancing your career? Magical Beginnings can helpTuition coverage for all EEC Teacher/Director certificationsTuition coverage for professional development training hours through the Childcare Education InstituteAccess to Penn Foster to earn college credits towards EEC teacher certification or to increase your EEC teaching certificate levelNo-cost First Aid and CPR certification renewalsNo-cost access to Teachers Pay Teachers, a platform for curriculum collaboration, ideas and supportExtensive onboarding trainingPaid professional development daysPay increases for obtaining certifications Reimbursement for required background check processesPayroll is processed weekly.Magical Beginnings is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and strives to be a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. All employment is based on qualifications, merit, and business need. Magical Beginnings does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, religion, age, marital status, pregnancy, nationality, physical or mental disability, medical condition, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.$18 - $23 an hourCompensation details: 18-23 Hourly WagePIa11bd36fda23-30511-37213987