Floating Assistant Teacher

Magical Beginnings; Leominster (MA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick time

13 paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid snow days and vacation time

Weekly pay and direct deposit

Child care discount ($25/day)

Mentor program

Teacher appreciation events

Job summary

Magical Beginnings in Leominster seeks a Floating Assistant Teacher to support multiple classrooms and provide consistent, high-quality care for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. The role offers weekday hours, classroom coverage, and opportunities to collaborate with experienced staff.

The ideal candidate values early childhood development, is flexible, and enjoys helping young learners reach developmental goals in a nurturing environment.

Qualifications

• EEC Teacher Certification, CDA, or equivalent degree and experience preferred
• Daycare experience in a center-based or private school setting preferred
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs
• Stand up to 90% of the workday
• Availability to work Monday through Friday with flexibility to work from 7:00AM-5:00PM
• Attentiveness and a team-focused mindset
• Spend extended periods of time on the floor with the children

Responsibilities

• Provide substitute coverage when Teachers are either out sick, completing planning time, in need of a bathroom break, lunch break, or any other coverage throughout the day.
• Assist Classroom Teachers with opening/closing routines and classroom prep.
• Provide classroom assistance to support teachers with lesson materials and activities.
• Supervise outdoor time and help with bathroom needs and diapering.
• Follow the daily classroom schedule and maintain cleanliness throughout the day.
• Encourage children's participation with age-appropriate activities.
• Maintain EEC professional development hours and PQ registry.
• Attend monthly staff meetings and contribute to a positive learning environment.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with students and parents.

Skills

Engaging demeanor

Team-focused mindset

Strong time management

Education

EEC Teacher Certification / CDA / equivalent degree

Job description

At Magical Beginnings, we believe 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. As a trusted leader in early education, daycare, and preschool programs across Massachusetts, our award-winning Early Childhood Education Centers are dedicated to creating joyful learning environments where infants, toddlers, and preschoolers thrive.

We’re currently seeking a Floating Assistant Teacher to join our passionate team at our Leominster center. This vital role supports multiple classrooms, offering flexibility and variety while ensuring consistency in high-quality child care. Whether you're inspiring preschoolers or supporting fellow daycare teachers, you’ll be an essential part of our nurturing and collaborative community.

If you’re a compassionate, energetic educator who values early childhood development and is excited to make a lasting difference in the lives of young children, we’d love to meet you!

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 preferred
• 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 from 7:00AM-5:00PM
• 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 when Teachers are either out sick, completing planning time, in need of a bathroom break, lunch break, or any other coverage throughout the day.
• Assisting Classroom Teachers with the routine opening/closing of the classroom, including but not limited to wiping down the toys, cleaning the tables, vacuuming the room, sanitizing the room (after all children have left), and overall preparation of the classroom for the next morning.
• Providing classroom assistance to support teachers as needed throughout the day, including but not limited to preparing materials for classroom lesson plans, engaging with students in free play, assisting with daily projects, supervising/zoning during outdoor time, helping with bathroom needs and diapering, snack and lunch time assistance (heating up lunches, cutting up food, helping open containers, supervision), naptime assistance, etc.
• Adhering to the daily classroom schedule while assisting teachers.
• Maintaining cleanliness of the school throughout the day including, but not limited to, cleaning staff kitchen areas, lobbies, staff and classroom bathrooms, using the zono-machine (if applicable to your school), emptying trash and disposing in dumpster, assist with laundry and organizing/putting away nap mats.
• Encouraging children's participation by providing age-appropriate interactive activities.
• Maintaining EEC required professional development hours and PQ registry.
• Attending monthly staff meetings.
• Creating a fun and safe learning environment.
• 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

$17 - $24 an hour

Payroll is processed weekly.