Floating Teacher

Magical Beginnings Learning Centers; Leominster (MA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Health insurance

Weekly pay

Parental leave

Job summary

Magical Beginnings in Leominster, MA seeks a Floating Assistant Teacher to join our caring early education team. The role covers multiple classrooms, supporting teachers, and helping create a safe, engaging learning environment for infants through preschoolers.

The position requires hands-on floor time, a flexible, upbeat attitude, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. EEC certification or CDA is a plus; training and planning time are provided.

Qualifications

• Daycare center experience in a center-based or private school setting.
• Engaging, energetic educator with a love for helping children meet developmental goals.
• EEC Teacher Certification, CDA, or equivalent degree and experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide substitute coverage when Teachers are out.
• Assist Classroom Teachers with opening/closing and cleaning routines.
• Prepare materials, supervise free play, and assist with daily projects (snack, nap, bathroom).
• Adhere to daily classroom schedule and assist with routines.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety; foster positive relationships with students and parents.

Skills

Daycare experience

Energetic demeanor

Team-oriented

Physical stamina

Education

EEC Teacher Certification

CDA

Equivalent degree

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 Floating Teacher to join our passionate team at our Leominster location. This vital role supports multiple classrooms, offering flexibility and variety while ensuring consistency in high-quality child care. Whether you're nurturing infants, engaging curious toddlers, 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:

• 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, CDA, or equivalent degree and experience a plus!

Some requirements of the role include:

• Availability to work Monday through Friday until 5:15 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 Assistant 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
• 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

Payroll is processed weekly.