Infant Teacher - Paid Winter Break

Magical Beginnings; Wakefield (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick time

13 paid holidays

Winter break (paid)

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Parental leave

Child care discount

Weekly pay & direct deposit

Mentor program

Job summary

Magical Beginnings is seeking a warm, certified Infant Teacher in Massachusetts for a full-time role (up to 40 hours/week). The position requires Massachusetts EEC Infant-Toddler Teacher Certification and offers a collaborative, nurturing classroom for babies.

You will plan developmentally appropriate activities, document infants' progress, and communicate with families and your teaching team while adhering to MA EEC regulations and center policies.

Qualifications

• Certification required: MA EEC Infant-Toddler Teacher.
• Experience with infants in childcare or early education setting preferred.
• Ability to create a warm, secure, developmentally appropriate environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide nurturing, responsive care for infants in a safe, welcoming classroom.
• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities supporting infant learning.
• Build strong relationships with children and families.
• Follow individual routines for feeding, sleeping, diapering, and daily care.
• Observe and document children’s developmental progress and milestones.
• Maintain a clean, organized, engaging classroom.
• Communicate regularly with families and teaching team.
• Collaborate with colleagues and center leadership to deliver high-quality early childhood education.
• Follow Massachusetts EEC regulations, health and safety requirements, and center policies.

Skills

Warm, patient caregiving

Strong communication & teamwork

Relationship building with families

Education

Massachusetts EEC Infant-Toddler Teacher Certification

Job description

Full-Time | Up to 40 Hours per Week | Massachusetts EEC Infant-Toddler Teacher Certification Required

Are you a warm, nurturing, and experienced Infant Teacher who loves helping babies learn, grow, and feel secure? We’re looking for a dedicated EEC-Certified Infant Teacher to join our team and create a safe, loving, and engaging classroom environment for our youngest learners.

At Magical Beginnings, we believe the earliest years matter. As an Infant Teacher, you’ll build meaningful relationships with children and families while supporting each child’s development through responsive caregiving, play, exploration, and age-appropriate learning experiences.

What You’ll Do

• Provide nurturing, responsive care for infants in a safe and welcoming classroom environment
• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities that support infant learning and development
• Build strong, trusting relationships with children and their families
• Follow individual routines for feeding, sleeping, diapering, and daily care
• Observe and document children’s developmental progress and milestones
• Maintain a clean, organized, and engaging classroom
• Communicate regularly and professionally with families and your teaching team
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and center leadership to provide high-quality early childhood education and care
• Follow Massachusetts EEC regulations, health and safety requirements, and center policies

What You’ll Need to Succeed

• Massachusetts EEC Infant-Toddler Teacher Certification required
• Previous experience working with infants in a childcare, preschool, early education, or early childhood setting
• A genuine passion for working with infants and supporting early childhood development
• Warm, patient, dependable, and responsive approach to caregiving
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to create positive relationships with children, families, and coworkers
• Commitment to providing high-quality early childhood education and care
• Flexibility to work a full time schedule, Monday through Friday, between 7:30 am and 5:00 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 ($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

$18 - $24 an hour

Payroll is processed weekly.

We’re looking for someone who is excited to become part of a collaborative teaching team and build lasting relationships with the children and families we serve.

If you’re an EEC-Certified Infant-Toddler Teacher looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young children and their families, we’d love to hear from you!

Join Magical Beginnings and become part of a team that believes in our promise: 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—and we support our team members with a positive culture, competitive benefits, and opportunities to grow.

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.