Floating Teacher

Magical Beginnings; Beverly (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Paid sick time

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid planning time

Weekly pay

Job summary

Magical Beginnings in Beverly, MA is seeking a Schoolwide Support Teacher to provide flexible, full-time coverage across classrooms. You will assist with opening/closing routines, prepare materials, supervise children, and help ensure a safe, engaging learning environment.

Ideal candidates hold an EEC Teacher Certification or CDA, with daycare center experience and a energetic, nurturing approach that supports infants to preschoolers. Competitive benefits and paid time off are offered.

Qualifications

• EEC Teacher Certification (any age group) or CDA or equivalent degree and experience required.
• Daycare experience in a center-based or private school setting is expected.
• Engaging and energetic demeanor with a love for helping young children meet developmental goals.

Responsibilities

• Provide substitute coverage when teachers are out or during planning/break times.
• Assist classroom teachers with opening/closing routines and classroom prep.
• Support teachers throughout the day with materials, activities, and supervision.
• Adhere to daily classroom schedule and maintain classroom cleanliness and organization.
• Foster age-appropriate interactive activities and positive relationships with students and parents.

Skills

On-floor supervision

Child interaction

Time management

Education

EEC Teacher Certification

CDA or equivalent degree

Tools

Zono-machine

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 Schoolwide Support Teacherto join our passionate team at our Beverly school. 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.

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 (any age group), CDA, or equivalent degree and experience (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 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 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 KidBridge 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

$18 - $24 an hour

Payroll is processed weekly.

About Magical Beginnings

Magical Beginnings Learning Centers is a growing network of early childhood schools dedicated to creating nurturing, engaging, and joyful learning environments. We value collaboration, kindness, and continuous improvement—and we support our team members with a positive culture, competitive benefits, and opportunities to grow.

Magical Beginnings is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and strives to be a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. All employment is based on qualifications, merit, and business need. Magical Beginnings does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, religion, age, marital status, pregnancy, nationality, physical or mental disability, medical condition, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.