Floating Teacher

Magical Beginnings; Kentucky; On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick time

13 paid holidays

Winter break (paid)

Paid snow days

Job summary

Magical Beginnings is seeking an EEC Certified Floating Teacher to support multiple classrooms across our South Hamilton, MA location starting this fall. The role requires adaptability across infant to preschool ages and a strong commitment to consistent, high-quality child care.

The ideal candidate will have EEC Preschool certification or CDA, or an equivalent degree with experience in daycare settings, plus an engaging, energetic demeanor and a passion for early childhood development.

Qualifications

• EEC Preschool teaching certification (or CDA) or equivalent degree/experience is required.
• Daycare experience in a center-based or private school setting preferred.
• Engaging, energetic demeanor and love for helping young children develop.

Responsibilities

• Provide substitute coverage across classrooms when teachers are out or on planning time.
• Support infant, toddler, and preschool classrooms as needed to maintain quality of care.
• Follow each classroom’s routines, lesson plans, and schedules for continuity.

Education

EEC Preschool Cert

CDA

Equivalent deg/experience

Job description

Certified Floating Teacher (Schoolwide Support Teacher)
Early Childhood Education | Childcare | Daycare | Full-Time | South Hamilton, MA | Fall Start

Play, Support, Inspire — Join Magical Beginnings as a Floating Teacher!

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 seeking an EEC Certified Floating Teacher to join our passionate team at our South Hamilton school, starting this fall. If you’re an experienced floater, infant teacher, toddler teacher, preschool teacher, or early childhood educator who is comfortable adapting across age groups from infants through preschool , 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.

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 (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
• 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 across classrooms when teachers are out sick, on planning time, or need a break throughout the day
• Stepping in to support infant, toddler, and preschool classrooms as needed, maintaining consistent quality of care
• Following each classroom’s existing routines, lesson plans, and schedules to provide continuity for children and lead teachers
• Assisting with daily routines, including meals or bottles, diapering, outdoor time, and naptime, as appropriate to each age group
• Helping maintain cleanliness throughout the school, including classrooms, common areas, and shared spaces
• Keeping parents informed and building positive relationships with children and families across classrooms
• Maintaining your EEC-required professional development hours and PQ registry
• Helping children build independence, language, and confidence, appropriate to their age and developmental stage

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
• 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

$17 - $24 an hour

Payroll is processed weekly.

At Magical Beginnings, we don’t just provide childcare — we build foundations for life.

About Magical Beginnings

Magical Beginnings Learning Centers is a growing network of early childhood schools across Massachusetts, 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.