Pre-K Teacher

Medium; Leominster (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick time

13 paid holidays

Paid snow days and vacation time

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Long-term disability

Parental leave

Child care discount

Weekly pay and direct deposit

Mentor program

Teacher appreciation events

Team building activities

Holiday parties and seasonal events

Job summary

Magical Beginnings in Leominster, MA is hiring an EEC certified Pre-K teacher to guide a class of 4–5 year olds through daily routines, hands-on learning, and a developmentally appropriate curriculum.

We value social-emotional growth, early literacy, and strong family communication within a safe, engaging classroom. This full-time role offers comprehensive benefits and weekly payroll, with opportunities to contribute to a caring learning community.

Qualifications

• Must have EEC Preschool Teacher Certification, CDA, or equivalent degree and experience.
• Experience in a center-based daycare/preschool setting is preferred.
• Strong classroom management and child engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a preschool classroom with daily routines and age-appropriate curriculum.
• Support social-emotional development and early literacy through play-based activities.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and inclusive classroom environment and communicate with families.

Skills

Energetic learning

Curiosity and creativity

Team collaboration

Education

EEC Preschool Teacher Certification or CDA or equivalent

Job description

Certified Pre-K Teacher

Early Education | Leominster, MA | Full-Time

Play, Teach, Inspire - Become a Pre-K Teacher with Magical Beginnings Today!

We're urgently hiring an EEC Certified Pre-K Teacher to join our team at our Leominster location. If you're an experienced pre-K teacher, preschool teacher, or early childhood educator who loves the 4-5 year age group, we'd love to meet you.

In this role, you'll lead a classroom of preschoolers through daily routines, hands-on learning, and age-appropriate curriculum that supports social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development.

At Magical Beginnings, every preschooler deserves a joyful, safe, and enriching start to their educational journey. With Care, We Care® - it's more than just our slogan; it's the heart of everything we do.

As a trusted early education provider in Massachusetts, our award-winning centers foster creativity, curiosity, and a lifelong love of learning.

You’ll thrive in this role if you have:

• EEC Preschool Teacher Certification, CDA, or equivalent degree and experience (required)
• Daycare experience in a center-based, private, or public school setting
• An energetic approach to learning and a positive attitude
• Curiosity, creativity, and a strong team-focused mindset

Some requirements for this role include:

• Flexibility to work an 8-9-hour shift within the school's operating hours, including opening and closing shifts
• Ability to spend extended periods of time on the floor with children, stand for up to 90% of the workday, and lift up to 50 lbs
• Attentiveness, strong time management, and strong collaboration skills

As a Pre-K Teacher, you will be responsible for:

• Collaborating with your co-teacher to prepare curriculum, lesson plans, and materials
• Supporting social-emotional growth, early literacy, and school-readiness through play-based, developmentally 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 meals, outdoor time, and naptime
• Tracking children's progress and completing required assessments
• Maintaining your EEC-required professional development hours and PQ registry
• Helping children build independence, language, problem-solving skills, and confidence as they prepare for kindergarten

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, we don't just provide childcare - we build foundations for life.

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.