Floating Teacher

Magical Beginnings; Hamilton (MA); On-site; USD 23,419 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick time

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Referral and enrollment bonuses

Job summary

A leading early childhood education center is hiring a Floating Teacher in South Hamilton to support classroom activities and provide high-quality childcare. Seeking a creative, flexible team player who meets EEC certification requirements and has daycare experience. Responsibilities include assisting teachers, maintaining classroom cleanliness, and fostering children's development through engaging activities. The role offers paid sick time, holidays, medical benefits, and opportunities for professional development, with a competitive pay range of $17 to $24 per hour.

Qualifications

• Availability to work Monday through Friday until 5:30 pm 2–3 days a week.
• Ability to spend extended periods of time on the floor with children.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs.

Responsibilities

• Provide substitute coverage for classroom teachers.
• Assist with opening/closing of classrooms.
• Engage students during free play and daily projects.

Skills

EEC Teacher Certification or equivalent

Daycare experience

Engaging demeanor

Team-oriented mindset

Education

Relevant degree in early childhood education

Job description

From humble roots in 1990, Magical Beginnings has always had a vision to provide a nurturing, constructive and education-first environment for young children. Today, the Magical Beginnings’ schools are an award-winning collection of Early Childhood Education Centers serving communities and families in Massachusetts.

We are hiring a Floating Teacher to support in our South Hamilton school. This role provides support to classrooms throughout the school. This position is an integral part of our staff, helping our program run smoothly while providing top‑notch childcare and collaborating with likeminded teachers. This role requires a creative, positive, and engaging team player who is flexible and eager to jump in to support.

You'll thrive in this role if you have:

• EEC Teacher Certification (Preschool), 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 Monday through Friday with flexibility to work until 5:30 pm 2‑3 days per week
• 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 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
• 14 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 supports each other, contact us! We cannot wait to meet you!

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