Floating Assistant Teacher

Magical Beginnings Inc; Plymouth (MA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid sick time

Weekly pay

Child care discount

Job summary

Magical Beginnings Inc. is hiring a Floating Assistant Teacher in Plymouth, MA. This full-time role requires a flexible schedule within 7:00 am–5:30 pm and involves supporting infants through preschoolers.

You will substitute for teachers, assist with activities, and help with routines to ensure a safe, nurturing environment. Ideal candidates have childcare experience, an energetic demeanor, and a desire to grow into a certified teaching role.

Qualifications

• Passion for working with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.
• Experience in center-based childcare or private schools.
• Energetic, engaging personality with a love for helping children meet goals.
• EEC Teacher Certification or CDA Certificate is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide substitute coverage across classrooms when teachers are out.
• Assist classroom teachers with daily activities, materials, free play, and outdoors supervision.
• Support daily routines including diapering, snacks, and naptime.

Skills

Infant & toddler care

Engaging demeanor

Team collaboration

Eager to grow in teaching

Education

EEC Teacher Certification or CDA Certificate

Job description

Floating Assistant Teacher

Early Education | Plymouth, MA | Full-Time

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

We're hiring a Floating Assistant Teacher for our Plymouth location. This full-time role requires flexibility to work within our center's operating hours of 7:00 am–5:30 pm. 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:

• A passion for a career working with infants, toddlers, and preschool-age children
• 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
• EEC Teacher Certification or CDA Certificate is a plus!

Some requirements of the role include:

• Availability to work a full time, flexible schedule within operating hours of the school
• 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
• Maintaining your EEC-required professional development hours and PQ registry (if applicable)
• 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.