Infant Teacher

Magicalbeginningslc; Mansfield (MA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick time

13 paid holidays and winter break

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Childcare discount ($25/day)

Free coffee and tea

Job summary

Magicalbeginningslc in Mansfield, MA, is seeking a caring and experienced Infant Teacher. The role emphasizes infant development through nurturing care in a safe and supportive classroom environment. Candidates must hold active Massachusetts EEC Infant/Toddler Teacher Certification and have relevant experience.

The position offers various benefits, including paid sick time, medical insurance, and a childcare discount. Join us to make a positive impact on children's early years.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of experience working in an infant classroom.
• Practicing safe feeding, sleeping, diapering, and sanitation.
• Strong family communication during early childhood development.

Responsibilities

• Provide attentive, nurturing care for infants.
• Support infant development through sensory play and age-appropriate learning activities.
• Create a safe classroom environment for developmental growth.
• Build strong relationships with parents through daily updates.

Skills

EEC Infant Toddler Certification or CDA required

Experience in a daycare center or early childhood education setting

Nurturing demeanor

Understanding of infant development

Communication skills with families

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s or Bachelor’s in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred

Job description

At Magical Beginnings Learning Centers, we believe exceptional infant care begins with compassionate educators who understand the importance of safe, nurturing, and responsive early childhood experiences. We are currently seeking a caring, dependable, and experienced Infant Teacher to join our childcare and preschool team in Mansfield, MA.

This opportunity is ideal for an educator who is passionate about infant development, relationship-based caregiving, and creating a warm, engaging daycare classroom environment where children feel safe, supported, and encouraged to grow.

We are specifically seeking candidates who hold active Massachusetts EEC Infant/Toddler Teacher Certification and have experience working in an infant classroom, daycare center, childcare center, or early childhood education setting.

As an Infant Teacher at Magical Beginnings, you will play an essential role in supporting developmental milestones through nurturing interactions, sensory learning, individualized care, and strong family communication during the most important stages of early childhood development.

Qualifications

• EEC Infant Toddler Certification or CDA required
• High School Diploma or GED required, Associate’s or Bachelor’s in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred
• Daycare experience in a center-based or private school setting
• A nurturing demeanor and a love for infants and their development
• A minimum of one year of experience working in an infant classroom, practicing safe feeding/sleeping, diapering, sanitation, and sensory and motor development support

Responsibilities

• Providing attentive, nurturing care for infants in a licensed childcare and early childhood education setting
• Supporting infant development through sensory play, tummy time, music, language-rich interaction, movement, and age-appropriate learning activities
• Creating a warm, engaging, and safe infant classroom environment that promotes emotional security and developmental growth
• Following individualized feeding, sleeping, diapering, and care routines while maintaining open communication with families
• Building strong relationships with parents and guardians through daily updates, milestone tracking, and positive family engagement
• Maintaining classroom cleanliness, sanitization, and organization in accordance with Massachusetts EEC regulations and health and safety standards
• Ensuring compliance with all safe sleep policies, teacher-to-child ratios, and childcare licensing requirements
• Supervising infants at all times while maintaining a calm, responsive, and nurturing classroom atmosphere
• Collaborating with Assistant Teachers and center leadership to support a positive, team-oriented childcare environment
• Assisting with lesson planning and implementing developmentally appropriate infant curriculum and caregiving practices
• Supporting children’s social, emotional, cognitive, language, and physical development through consistent, responsive care and play-based learning experiences

Benefits

• 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

EEO Statement

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.