Floating Teacher

Magical Beginnings Learning Centers; South Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick time

Holiday pay (13 holidays)

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Weekly pay

Parental leave

Child care discount

Mentor program

Team building activities

Job summary

Magical Beginnings Learning Centers is seeking a Floating Teacher to support multiple classrooms at our Georgetown school. The role involves substitute coverage, assisting with daily routines, and helping teachers with lesson materials and classroom management.

The ideal candidate will have EEC certification or CDA, daycare experience, and an energetic, engaging approach to early childhood development. This full-time position offers a collaborative environment and opportunities to grow within

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide substitute coverage when teachers are out, planning time, or on breaks.
• Assist with opening/closing routines and classroom setup for the next day.
• Support teachers with materials, free play, projects, outdoor supervision, and daily routines.
• Adhere to daily classroom schedule and maintain cleanliness throughout the day.
• Encourage age-appropriate activities and maintain relationships with students and parents.

Skills

Daycare experience

Engaging demeanor

Child development knowledge

Education

EEC Teacher Certification (any age group)

CDA

Equivalent degree and experience

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 aSchoolwide Support Teacherto join our passionate team at our Georgetown school. This vital role supports multiple classrooms, offering flexibility and variety while ensuring consistency in high-quality childcare. 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 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

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 Beginningsis 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.

Payroll is processed weekly.