Infant Teacher

Socket.dev; Kingston (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Magical Beginnings in Kingston, MA is seeking a compassionate Infant Teacher to support babies during critical early milestones. As an EEC-certified infant teacher, you will collaborate with a co-teacher to plan developmentally appropriate activities, monitor progress, and maintain a safe, clean classroom that welcomes families.

The role requires flexibility to cover 8-hour shifts, physical stamina to be on the floor with infants, ability to lift up to 50lbs, and strong teamwork to provide

Qualifications

• EEC Infant/Toddler Certification or equivalent (required).
• Daycare experience in a center-based setting is preferred.
• Ability to provide nurturing, developmentally appropriate care for infants.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with co-teacher to plan curriculum and activities.
• Provide responsive, individualized care supporting infant development.
• Communicate with parents and build positive relationships with families.

Skills

Infant/Toddler Certification

CDA

Daycare experience

Education

EEC Infant/Toddler Certification

CDA

Early childhood education degree

Job description

Certified Infant Teacher

Early Childhood Education | Childcare | Daycare | Full-Time | Kingston, MA

Nurture Their First Milestones. Build Your Career.

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 childhood education across Massachusetts, our award-winning childcare and preschool centers provide exceptional care and learning experiences where children thrive socially, emotionally, physically, and cognitively.

We're seeking a compassionate, experienced, and EEC Certified Infant Teacher to join our team at our Kingston location. If you're passionate about early childhood education and love supporting infants during their most important developmental milestones, we'd love to meet you.

As an Infant Teacher, you'll create meaningful connections with children and families while providing a warm, responsive environment where every baby feels safe, loved, and encouraged to explore the world around them.

You’ll thrive in this role if you have:

• EEC Infant/Toddler Certification, CDA, or equivalent degree and experience (required)
• Daycare experience in a center-based or private school setting
• A nurturing demeanor and a love for infants and their development

Some requirements of the role include:

• Flexibility to work an 8-hour shift within the operating hours of the school, including opening and closing shifts
• 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 an Infant Teacher, you will be responsible for:

• Collaborating with your co-teacher to prepare curriculum, lesson plans, and materials
• Providing responsive, individualized care that supports each infant's development through gentle, age-appropriate activities
• Keeping parents informed and building positive relationships with children and families
• Maintaining a safe, clean, and orderly classroom environment
• Assisting with daily routines, including bottles, meals, diapering, and naptime, tailored to each infant's individual feeding and sleeping schedule
• Tracking children's progress and completing required assessments