Infant Toddler Teacher - Paid Winter Break

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick time

13 paid holidays

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Parental leave

Child care discount

Job summary

Magical Beginnings is seeking an EEC Certified Infant Toddler Teacher to create a nurturing, development-focused classroom for infants and toddlers in Plymouth, MA. The role requires at least one year of licensed early childhood experience and a CDA credential or equivalent education background.

Earn $18–$24 per hour with full-time benefits and weekly payroll. You will collaborate with a co-teacher, maintain strong family communication, and lead age-appropriate activities while supporting

Qualifications

• EEC Infant Toddler Certification is required.
• Experience with infant/toddler classrooms in licensed settings is preferred.
• Ability to support developmental milestones and families alike.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with co-teacher on curriculum, lesson plans, materials, and newsletters.
• Inform parents via Class Dojo and classroom boards.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly classroom environment.
• Lead engaging activities aligned with age-appropriate development.
• Support daily classroom routines, including meals, naps, and transitions.
• Track progress and complete developmental assessments; maintain PQ registry hours.

Skills

EEC Infant Toddler Certification

Infant care experience

Family partnership

Education

CDA credential

ECE degree (associates/bachelors)

Job description

Magical Beginnings is hiring an EEC Certified Infant Toddler Teacher! Are you a passionate Early Childhood Educator who loves helping babies and toddlers learn, grow, and reach important developmental milestones? We're looking for a caring, dedicated Infant Toddler Teacher to join our early education team and create a safe, nurturing, and engaging classroom environment for infants and toddlers. If you have experience in infant care, toddler education, early childhood development, and creating meaningful learning experiences for young children, we'd love to meet you!

At Magical Beginnings, we believe that With Care, We Care — and that starts with the educators who make a difference in children's lives every day.

You’ll thrive in this role if you have:

• EEC Infant Toddler Teacher Certification required. Lead Infant Toddler Teacher Certification preferred.
• A minimum of one year of professional experience working in an infant, infant-toddler, or toddler classroom in a licensed early childhood education or childcare setting.
• A Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or an associate's or bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field is a plus.
• Knowledge of infant and toddler development, age-appropriate learning activities, and early childhood education best practices.
• A nurturing, patient, and positive approach to caring for infants and toddlers, with a genuine passion for supporting developmental milestones and early learning.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to partner with families and collaborate with fellow early childhood educators.

Some requirements of this 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 Toddler Teacher, you will be responsible for:

• Collaborating with your co-teacher on curriculum, lesson plans, materials, and monthly newsletters
• Keeping parents informed via the Class Dojo app and classroom boards
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly classroom environment
• Leading age-appropriate, engaging activities to encourage participation
• Handling daily classroom cleaning, including toys, tables, floors, bathrooms, trash, and next-day setup
• Supporting free play, outdoor supervision, bathroom needs (toilet training, diapering), meals (bottles, heating, cutting food), and naptime
• Following the daily classroom schedule
• Tracking children's progress and completing developmental assessments
• Maintaining EEC professional development hours and PQ registry
• Attending monthly staff meetings
• Building positive, trusting relationships with students and parents

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.

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—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.