Infant Teacher

Magical Beginnings Learning Centers; Peabody (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Supportive leadership

Professional growth opportunities

Weekly payroll

Inclusive environment

Job summary

Magical Beginnings Learning Centers is hiring an Infant Teacher to foster a safe, nurturing environment for infants in a licensed Massachusetts childcare setting. You will support early learning through responsive caregiving and developmentally appropriate activities, while closely communicating with families about milestones and routines.

The role emphasizes warmth, safety, and individualized attention, with responsibilities spanning diapering, feeding routines, and daily infant care within a

Qualifications

• Massachusetts EEC Infant/Toddler Teacher Certification required.
• Experience in an infant classroom, daycare, or early childhood setting preferred.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and professionalism expected.
• CPR/First Aid certification preferred or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Provide attentive, nurturing care for infants in a licensed childcare setting.
• Support infant development through sensory activities, tummy time, language-rich interactions, music, movement and play-based learning.
• Follow individualized feeding, sleeping, and care schedules for each child.
• Maintain a calm, safe, and engaging infant classroom environment.
• Build strong relationships and communicate with families regarding daily routines and milestones.

Skills

Infant care

Communication

Teamwork

CPR/First Aid

Education

Massachusetts EEC Infant/Toddler Teacher Certification

Job description

At Magical Beginnings Learning Centers, we know that the earliest years matter most. We are seeking a nurturing, attentive Infant Teacher who is passionate about creating a safe, loving environment where babies can grow, explore, and thrive. If you find joy in comforting, encouraging, and celebrating each child's unique milestones, we'd love to meet you.

What You'll Do:

As an Infant Teacher , you will help create a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate infant classroom focused on responsive caregiving, early learning, and individualized attention.

Daily responsibilities may include:

• Providing attentive, nurturing, and responsive care for infants in a licensed childcare setting
• Supporting infant development through sensory activities, tummy time, language-rich interactions, music, movement, and play-based learning experiences
• Following individualized feeding, sleeping, and care schedules for each child
• Maintaining a calm, safe, and engaging infant classroom environment
• Building strong relationships and open communication with families regarding daily routines, milestones, and developmental progress
• Maintaining classroom cleanliness, sanitization, and organization in accordance with Massachusetts EEC regulations and health and safety standards
• Supervising children at all times while maintaining safe teacher-to-child ratios
• Collaborating with fellow teachers and center leadership to support a positive and team-focused childcare environment
• Assisting with diapering, bottle preparation, feeding, and daily infant care routines
• Supporting a classroom culture centered around warmth, patience, safety, and developmental growth

What You'll Need to Succeed:

• Massachusetts EEC Infant/Toddler Teacher Certification required
• Previous experience working in an infant classroom, daycare, childcare center, or early childhood education setting preferred
• Strong understanding of infant development and developmentally appropriate practices
• Ability to create a nurturing, safe, and engaging environment for infants
• Strong communication, teamwork, and professionalism
• CPR/First Aid certification preferred or willingness to obtain
• Ability to actively engage with children throughout the day, including lifting, bending, sitting on the floor, and participating in indoor and outdoor activities

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of required Massachusetts background checks and EEC requirements.

Why Join Magical Beginnings?

• Competitive pay based on experience, education, and EEC certification level
• Supportive leadership and team-oriented culture
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
• Stable, established childcare organization focused on quality early education
• Meaningful work that makes a lasting impact on children and families every day

If you’re passionate about early childhood education leadership and want to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children, families, and educators, we’d love to hear from you.
Magical Beginnings offers a supportive leadership environment, opportunities for professional growth, and the ability to help shape a positive and thriving childcare community.
Magical Beginnings is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and families. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of all required state background checks and clearances.

Payroll is processed weekly.