Floating Teacher PAID WINTER BREAK

Magical Beginnings; Beverly (MA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a nurturing and educational environment as a Floating Teacher at a leading Early Childhood Education Center. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a collaborative setting, providing essential support to classrooms while ensuring a safe and engaging atmosphere for young children. With flexible scheduling options and a commitment to professional development, this opportunity allows you to make a meaningful impact on children's lives. Enjoy a range of benefits including paid time off, medical insurance, and tuition coverage for certifications. If you are passionate about early childhood education and want to be part of a supportive team, this position is for you!

Benefits

Paid sick time

14 paid holidays

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Child care discount

Weekly pay and direct deposit

Referral and enrollment bonuses

Paid classroom planning time

Teacher appreciation events

Paid professional development days

No-cost First Aid and CPR certification renewals

Qualifications

• EEC Teacher Certification or CDA required for this role.
• Experience in daycare settings is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide substitute coverage and assist classroom teachers as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness and prepare classrooms for the next day.
• Encourage children's participation through interactive activities.

Skills

EEC Teacher Certification

Daycare experience

Engaging demeanor

Teamwork

Time management

Education

CDA or equivalent degree

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 Beverly 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 child care 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 (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 Monday through Friday from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Full time and part time schedules are available!
• 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, assisting 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

$16 - $20 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!