Toddler Teacher - Paid Winter Break

Magical Beginnings; Middleton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Magical Beginnings is seeking a Toddler Teacher to inspire and guide young learners at our Middleton center. This role involves leading a vibrant classroom, collaborating with co-teachers, and ensuring a nurturing, safe, and engaging environment. We offer numerous benefits, including paid time off, insurance coverage, and classroom resources.

Benefits

Paid sick time

13 paid holidays plus a winter break

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Child care discount ($25/day)

Paid classroom planning time

Teacher appreciation events

Qualifications

• EEC Infant Toddler Certification or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in daycare or private school settings.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs and stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Lead a classroom of toddlers, preparing curriculum and lesson plans.
• Maintain cleanliness of classrooms and engage with children in activities.
• Track children's progress and maintain professional development hours.

Skills

Patience

Positive energy

Flexibility

Team-focused mindset

Attentiveness

Strong time management

Education

EEC Infant Toddler Certification

CDA or equivalent degree

Job description

Inspire Growth. Build Confidence. Spark Curiosity. Join Magical Beginnings as a Toddler Classroom Teacher!

At Magical Beginnings, we believe the toddler years are a magical time full of discovery, wonder, and rapid development. With care, we care — and that deep commitment to nurturing young learners is at the heart of everything we do.

We are currently seeking a Toddler Teacher to join our loving and experienced team at our Middleton center. In this role, you will lead a classroom of curious and active toddlers, guiding them through essential milestones with patience, positivity, and purpose.

You'll thrive in this role if you have:

• EEC Infant Toddler Certification, CDA, or equivalent degree and experience (preferred, not required)
• Daycare experience in a center-based or private school setting
• Patience, positive energy, and a love for helping young children meet and exceed their developmental goals

Some requirements of the role include:

• Flexibility to work an 8-hour shift within the operating hours of the school, including opening and closing shifts (7:30AM-5:30PM)
• 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 Toddler 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: 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 (including toilet training assistance and diapering), snack and meal assistance (preparing bottles, heating up lunches, cutting up food, helping open containers, supervision), naptime assistance, etc.
• Adhering to the daily classroom schedule while assisting teachers.
• 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
• 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

$16 - $24 an hour

Payroll is processed weekly.

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!