Afternoon Floating Assistant Teacher

Magical Beginnings; Bellingham (MA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick time

13 paid holidays

Paid snow days and vacation time

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Weekly pay

Parental leave

Child care discount

Classroom tablets

Mentor program

Team building activities

Job summary

Magical Beginnings is hiring a Floating Assistant Teacher for afternoon shifts in Bellingham, MA. This entry-level educator role supports multiple classrooms and helps with daily routines, activities, and supervision.

Ideal candidates enjoy working with infants to preschoolers, are flexible, and can stand for extended periods. The role emphasizes a nurturing, collaborative team environment with weekly pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in daycare or center-based/private school settings is preferred, not required.
• Engaging and energetic demeanor with a love for helping young children meet developmental goals.
• Flexible to work afternoons and 2:00–5:00 pm window, with willingness to support multiple classrooms.

Responsibilities

• Provide substitute coverage across classrooms.
• Assist classroom teachers with daily activities, materials, free play, and outdoor supervision.
• Help with daily routines including diapering, snacks, and naptime.
• Maintain cleanliness in classrooms and shared spaces.
• Encourage participation through age-appropriate activities.
• Build positive relationships with students, families, and teachers.

Skills

Engaging demeanor

Team-oriented

Childcare experience

Education

EEC Teacher Certification, CDA, or equivalent

Job description

Floating Assistant Teacher
Early Education | Bellingham, MA | Part-Time, Afternoons

Play, Support, Inspire — Join Our Team as a Floating Assistant Teacher!

We're hiring a Floating Assistant Teacher for afternoon shifts at our Bellingham location. If you're an entry-level educator, a caregiver with prior childcare experience, or someone looking to grow into a certified teaching role and comfortable supporting infants through preschool age, we'd love to meet you.

This vital role supports multiple classrooms, offering flexibility and variety while ensuring consistency in high-quality child care. Whether you're soothing a toddler, inspiring preschoolers, or supporting fellow daycare teachers, you'll be an essential part of our nurturing and collaborative community.

At Magical Beginnings, every child deserves a safe, nurturing, and engaging start to their educational journey. With Care, We Care — and that belief is at the heart of everything we do.

You’ll thrive in this role if you have:

• EEC Teacher Certification, CDA, or equivalent degree and experience (preferred, not required)
• 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

Some requirements of the role include:

• Availability to work Monday through Friday with flexibility to work between 2:00 pm and 5:00 pm
• 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 Assistant Teacher, you will be responsible for:

• Providing substitute coverage across classrooms when teachers are out sick, on planning time, or need a break throughout the day
• Assisting classroom teachers with daily activities, lesson materials, free play, and outdoor supervision
• Helping with daily routines, including diapering, snack and mealtime assistance, and naptime
• Helping maintain cleanliness throughout the school, including classrooms, common areas, and shared spaces
• Encouraging children's participation through age-appropriate interactive activities
• Building positive relationships with students, families, and fellow teachers

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 - $20 an hour

Payroll is processed weekly.