Infant Teacher

Magical Beginnings Inc; Plymouth (MA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick time

13 paid holidays, plus winter break

Paid snow days and vacation time

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Long-term disability

Job summary

Magical Beginnings Inc in Plymouth, MA is seeking an Infant Teacher to join our early childhood education team. You will collaborate with a co-teacher to provide warm, developmentally appropriate care for infants aged 6 weeks to 15 months and to support growth milestones in a nurturing classroom.

We require EEC Infant/Toddler Certification and 1–2 years’ experience with infants; CPR/First Aid is preferred. The role includes engaging families, maintaining safety, and contributing to curriculum

Qualifications

• Must have EEC Infant/Toddler Certification.
• Minimum 1–2 years of professional experience with infants (6 weeks–15 months).
• CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Support lead teacher in preparing curriculum, lesson plans, and materials.
• Provide responsive, individualized care to infants.
• Communicate with families and build positive relationships.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and orderly classroom environment.
• Assist with daily routines (bottles, meals, diapering, naptime) tailored to each infant's schedule.
• Track children’s progress and complete required assessments; maintain PQ registry hours.

Skills

Infant/Toddler Certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Early Childhood Education / CDA preferred

Job description

Infant Teacher
Early Childhood Education | Childcare | Daycare | Full-Time | Plymouth, MA

Support Their First Steps. Start Your Career in Early Education.

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.

Experienced Infant Teachers—we'd love to meet you! We're seeking an early childhood educator with prior professional experience caring for and educating infants ages 6 weeks–15 months. In this role, you'll partner with a co-teacher to provide warm, responsive care, support developmental milestones, and create a safe, nurturing classroom environment. We're looking for someone who is confident in an infant classroom and brings a genuine passion for helping our youngest learners grow and thrive.

You'll thrive in this role if you have:

• EEC Infant/Toddler Certification required
• A nurturing demeanor and a love for infants and their development
• Minimum 1–2 years of professional experience working with infants, preferably in a licensed early childhood education setting.
• Experience working with children 6 weeks–15 months required.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; Early Childhood Education, CDA, or a related degree/coursework preferred.
• Strong understanding of infant development, responsive caregiving, and age-appropriate classroom practices.
• Experience maintaining a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate infant classroom.
• Ability to communicate effectively with families and collaborate with Lead Teachers and other classroom staff.
• Current CPR/First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain upon hire.
• Must successfully complete all required EEC background checks and suitability requirements.
• Commitment to maintaining required EEC training and professional 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:

• Supporting your lead teacher in preparing 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
• Supporting your lead teacher in tracking children's progress and completing required assessmentsMaintaining your EEC-required professional development hours and PQ registry (if applicable)
• Helping infants build a sense of security, trust, and early communication skills

What we can offer you:

• 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