Floating Teacher

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick time

Holiday pay

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Parental leave

Child care discount

Weekly pay

Job summary

Magical Beginnings in Beverly, MA is seeking a Floating Toddler Teacher to support multiple classrooms within our licensed child care center. You will assist lead teachers with daily activities, prep, and routines while delivering warm, developmentally appropriate care.

The role offers stable hours, a collaborative team, and a range of benefits, including paid time off, comprehensive insurance, and opportunities for professional development as you help infants, toddlers, and preschoolers reach

Qualifications

• EEC Teacher Certification (any age group), CDA, or equivalent degree and experience (preferred, not required).
• Daycare experience in a center-based or private school setting.
• Engaging and energetic demeanor with a love for helping young children meet goals.

Responsibilities

• Support lead teachers in daily classroom activities, lesson prep, and learning routines.
• Provide flexible classroom coverage across infant, toddler, and preschool age groups.
• Step into different classrooms to maintain consistent, high-quality care.
• Build meaningful relationships with children, teachers, and families.
• Help maintain a clean, safe, and nurturing environment throughout the day.

Skills

Engaging demeanor

Team collaboration

Child-centered approach

Education

EEC Teacher Certification (any age group)

CDA or equivalent degree

Daycare experience in a center-based or private school setting

Job description

At Magical Beginnings, we believe every child deserves a safe, nurturing, and engaging start to their educational journey. With care, we care – for children, educators, and our communities – and that belief is at the heart of everything we do. As a trusted leader in early education 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 Teacher to join our passionate team at our Beverly location. 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 (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 within operating hours of the center (7:30 am to 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 Toddler Teacher, you will:

• Support lead teachers in daily classroom activities, lesson prep, and learning routines
• Provide flexible classroom coverage across infant, toddler, and preschool age groups in a licensed child care setting
• Step into different classrooms as needed to maintain consistent, high-quality care
• Build meaningful relationships with children, teachers, and families
• Help maintain a clean, safe, and nurturing environment throughout the day

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

Interested in advancing your career? Magical Beginnings can help!

• Tuition coverage for all EEC Teacher/Director certifications
• Tuition coverage for professional development training hours through the Childcare Education Institute
• Access to Penn Foster to earn college credits towards EEC teacher certification or to increase your EEC teaching certificate level
• No-cost First Aid and CPR certification renewals
• No-cost access to Teachers Pay Teachers, a platform for curriculum collaboration, ideas and support
• Extensive onboarding training
• Paid professional development days
• Pay increases for obtaining certifications
• Reimbursement for required background check processes

$17 - $24 an hour

Payroll is processed weekly.

If you are ready to join a team that has fun, laughs together, and support each other, contact us! We cannot wait to meet you!