Floating Assistant Teacher

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick time

Holidays and break

Paid snow days

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Parental leave

Child care discount

Job summary

Magical Beginnings in Plymouth, MA is seeking a Floating Assistant Teacher to support infants through preschool in a full-time role. The position requires flexibility within our 7:00 am–5:30 pm operating hours and a readiness to cover multiple classrooms as needed.

As part of our caring team, you’ll assist teachers with daily activities, supervise children on the floor, help with diapering and meals, and contribute to a safe, engaging learning environment while pursuing EEC/CDA credentials.

Qualifications

• Entry-level educator with childcare experience
• Able to lift up to 50lbs and stand for long periods
• Willing to work a flexible full-time schedule within center hours

Responsibilities

• Provide substitute coverage across classrooms when teachers are out
• Assist classroom teachers with daily activities, materials, free play, and outdoor supervision
• Help with diapering, snacks/mealtime, and nap routines
• Maintain cleanliness in classrooms and shared spaces
• Encourage children's participation through age-appropriate activities
• Maintain EEC-required professional development hours and PQ registry (if applicable)
• Build positive relationships with students, families, and staff

Skills

Infant care

Toddler care

Preschool care

Team collaboration

Education

EEC Teacher Certification

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.