Infant Teacher - Paid Winter Break

Magical Beginnings; Groveland (MA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick time

13 paid holidays with winter break

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Weekly pay and direct deposit

Tuition coverage for certifications

Job summary

Magical Beginnings in Groveland, MA is seeking an EEC-certified Infant Teacher to join our caring preschool team. The role focuses on creating a warm, engaging infant classroom and implementing developmentally appropriate activities that support early milestones.

Responsibilities include family communication, adherence to EEC regulations, and collaboration with center leadership. This full-time position offers competitive benefits, weekly payroll, and opportunities for professional growth in a

Qualifications

• Massachusetts EEC Infant/Toddler Teacher Certification is required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• CDA/Associate/Bachelor in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe, nurturing infant classroom aligned with Massachusetts guidelines.
• Develop and implement developmentally appropriate lesson plans and sensory activities.
• Foster cognitive, language, physical, social, and emotional development through responsive caregiving.
• Build strong relationships with families and communicate daily progress.
• Maintain health, safety, and clean classroom procedures.

Skills

Excellent communication

Relationship-building

Collaborative teamwork

Ability to lift 40 pounds

Education

Massachusetts EEC Infant/Toddler Teacher Certification

High School Diploma or equivalent

CDA/Associate/Bachelor in ECE or related field

Job description

Certified Infant Teacher

Early Childhood Education | Childcare | Daycare | Full-Time

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. 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.

What You'll Do

• Create a safe, nurturing, and engaging infant classroom that promotes healthy development and secure attachments.
• Develop and implement developmentally appropriate lesson plans and sensory learning experiences aligned with Massachusetts Early Learning Guidelines.
• Foster each infant's cognitive, language, physical, social, and emotional development through responsive caregiving and play-based learning.
• Build trusting relationships with families by providing daily communication regarding routines, milestones, and developmental progress.
• Follow individualized feeding, diapering, sleeping, and care schedules while maintaining each child's comfort and well-being.
• Observe, document, and support children's developmental milestones and individual learning goals.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary classroom while following all health and safety procedures.
• Ensure active supervision and maintain required teacher-to-child ratios at all times.
• Collaborate with fellow teachers and center leadership to create a positive, supportive team environment.
• Maintain compliance with all Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) regulations, company policies, and quality standards.

What We're Looking For

• Massachusetts EEC Infant/Toddler Teacher Certification required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• CDA, Associate's Degree, or Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field preferred.
• Previous experience working with infants in a licensed childcare center, daycare, or early childhood education program.
• Strong understanding of infant development and developmentally appropriate practices.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with children, families, and coworkers.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced childcare environment.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and actively engage with children throughout the day, including sitting on the floor, bending, kneeling, and participating in indoor and outdoor activities.
• Full-time availability between 7:00 am and 5:30 pm.

What Magical Beginnings offers 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
• Company-paid life insurance with additional voluntary coverage
• Parental leave
• Child care discount
• 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

Interested in advancing your career? Magical Beginnings can help!

• 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 Aidt 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

$18 - $24 an hour

Payroll is processed weekly.

Our Groveland, MA preschool center enrolls infants, toddlers, and preschool age children, allowing teachers to specialize in early learning and kindergarten preparation. We believe early education should be rooted in play, nurturing, and filled with joy.

We are proud to be a trusted name in childcare, daycare, and early childhood education in Massachusetts.

If you are an EEC-certified infant teacher looking for a supportive, caring school community where your work truly matters, we would love to connect with you.

At Magical Beginnings,With Care, We Care.

About Magical Beginnings

Magical Beginnings Learning Centers is a growing network of early childhood schools dedicated to creating nurturing, engaging, and joyful learning environments. We value collaboration, kindness, and continuous improvement—but we support our team members with a positive culture, competitive benefits, and opportunities to grow.

Magical Beginningsis 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.