Infant Teacher

Magicalbeginningslc; Norwell (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick time

13 paid holidays

Winter break

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Long-term disability

Company-paid life insurance

Parental leave

Child care discount

Weekly pay and direct deposit

Referral bonuses

Classroom tablets

Budget for classroom supplies

Paid classroom planning time

Free coffee and tea

Mentor program

Job summary

Magical Beginnings in Norwell, MA seeks an experienced EEC-certified Infant Teacher to join our caring team at a full-time capacity. You will create a warm, responsive environment, support infant development, and collaborate on curriculum with your co-teacher.

Responsibilities include daily routines, communicating with families, and maintaining a safe classroom. A strong focus on development and trust builds lifelong foundations for the children we serve.

Qualifications

• EEC Infant/Toddler Certification or CDA equivalent is required.
• Experience in center-based daycare or preschool setting.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for 90% of the day.
• Ability to work an 8-hour shift including opening/closing hours.
• Strong communication with families and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Support infants' development with age-appropriate activities.
• Collaborate with co-teacher to plan curriculum and materials.
• Maintain a safe, clean classroom and document progress.
• Follow feeding and naptime schedules for infants.
• Provide responsive, individualized care to each infant.

Skills

Compassionate care

Infant engagement

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

EEC Infant/Toddler Certification

CDA or equivalent degree

Job description

Certified Infant Teacher

Early Childhood Education | Childcare | Daycare | Full-Time | Norwell, 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 Norwell 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.

• 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
• 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
• 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
• Maintaining your EEC-required professional development hours and PQ registry
• Helping infants build a sense of security, trust, and early communication skills
• 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

• 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

At Magical Beginnings, we don't just provide childcare — we build foundations for life.

Magical Beginnings is a growing network of early childhood schools across Massachusetts, dedicated to creating nurturing, engaging, and joyful learning environments for children and rewarding careers for our teachers. If you're ready to join a team that has fun, laughs together, and supports each other — contact us! We cannot wait to meet you!

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.