Lead Toddler Teacher - Paid Winter Break

Magical Beginnings; Peabody (MA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Magical Beginnings Early Learning Center is seeking a Lead Toddler Teacher to create a nurturing environment for toddlers. This role involves implementing a play-based curriculum and encouraging development through structured activities and family partnership. Join our supportive team to make a lasting impact on young children's lives.

Benefits

Paid time off and 14 paid holidays

Childcare discount for direct dependents

Paid professional development and certification programs

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

401k and Long Term Disability

Qualifications

• Experience working in toddler classrooms within licensed child care or preschool programs.
• Understanding of toddler behavior, routines, and development.

Responsibilities

• Create a warm, structured environment for toddlers (15 months to 2.9 years).
• Plan and lead age-appropriate activities supporting developmental skills.
• Partner with families to share developmental updates.

Skills

Compassion

Patience

Enthusiasm for teaching

Education

EEC Lead Infant/Toddler Teacher Certification

CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain

Job description

Teach Toddlers, Shape Futures – Join Our Creative, Caring Team!

At Magical Beginnings Early Learning Center, we are dedicated to creating a nurturing, enriching, and safe early childhood education environment where young children thrive. We’re currently seeking a passionate and experienced Lead Toddler Teacher to guide and support toddlers through critical stages of growth and development.

As a Lead Toddler Teacher, you will design and implement a play-based, developmentally appropriate curriculum that fosters each child’s cognitive, emotional, physical, and social development. Your role will include providing individualized care, encouraging language development, promoting early learning skills, and helping toddlers explore their world with curiosity and confidence.

If you are a dedicated early childhood educator who is compassionate, patient, and enthusiastic about helping children learn and grow, we invite you to join our collaborative teaching team and make a lasting impact in a child's life.

Lead Toddler Teacher - What You'll Do:

• Create a warm, structured environment for toddlers (15 months to 2.9 years) in a licensed early education center
• Support in the administrative office on an as-needed basis
• Plan and lead age-appropriate activities that support social, emotional, language, and motor development
• Encourage emerging independence through self-help routines like feeding, toileting, and dressing
• Foster positive behavior and emotional regulation through modeling, redirection, and play-based learning
• Partner with families to share developmental updates and celebrate milestones

What We're Looking For:

• EEC Lead Infant/Toddler Teacher Certification (Required)
• Experience working in toddler classrooms within licensed child care or preschool programs
• Understanding of toddler behavior, routines, and development
• CPR/First Aid certified or willing to obtain within 3 months
• Positive, playful attitude and a genuine love for toddlers

Why Join Magical Beginnings?

• Balance and Rest: Paid time off and 14 paid holidays, and a paid week off between Christmas and New Years Day
• Family Support: Significant childcare discount for direct dependents, and parental leave options for growing families.
• Growth Opportunities: Paid professional development and certification programs, tuition reimbursement, and career growth opportunities.
• Benefits:Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401k, Long Term Disability and additional ancillary benefits.
• Connection and Recognition:Staff appreciation events and community outreach projects.

$20 - $24 an hour

Payroll is processed weekly.

If you are ready to join a team that has fun, laughs together, and support each other, contact us! We cannot wait to meet you!