Preschool Teacher

Magical Beginnings; Essex (AR); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick time

Paid holidays

Medical insurance

Parental leave

Tuition/certification support

Job summary

Magical Beginnings in Essex, MA is seeking a Preschool Classroom Teacher to lead a 3-6 year old classroom in a licensed early education center. The role involves implementing age-appropriate curriculum, fostering social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development, and collaborating with a co-teacher to deliver engaging activities.

The ideal candidate has EEC Preschool Certification or CDA, daycare center experience, and a proactive, creative approach to learning.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with co-teacher to prepare curriculum, lesson plans, materials, and monthly newsletters
• Keep parents informed via Class Dojo and classroom boards
• Maintain a safe, clean, and orderly classroom environment
• Lead age‑appropriate, interactive activities that encourage participation
• Open/close the classroom and prepare for the next day (cleaning, sanitizing, and organizing)
• Engage children in free play, supervise outdoor time, and assist with bathroom needs

Skills

EEC Preschool Certification

Education

EEC Preschool Certification or CDA

Job description

Preschool Teacher (Daycare / Childcare / Early Education) – Essex, MA

Play, Teach, Inspire – Become a Preschool Teacher with Magical Beginnings Today!

Magical Beginnings is hiring a Preschool Classroom Teacher for our licensed early education center in Essex, Massachusetts.

At Magical Beginnings, we believe every preschooler deserves a joyful, safe, and enriching start to their educational journey. With Care, We Care® is more than a 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.

In this role, you’ll lead a classroom of preschoolers through daily routines, hands-on learning experiences, and age-appropriate curriculum that supports social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development. If you’re an experienced preschool teacher, pre‑K teacher, daycare teacher, or early childhood educator who loves the 3‑6 year age group, we’d love to meet you.

Location: Essex, MA
Job Type: Full-Time
Age Group: Preschool (3‑6 years)
Certification: EEC Preschool Certification or CDA

You’ll thrive in this role if you have:

• EEC Teacher Preschool 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 an positive attitude
• Curiosity, creativity, and a strong team‑focused mindset

Some requirements for 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 strong collaboration skills

As a Preschool Teacher, you will be responsible for:

• Collaborating with your co‑teacher to prepare curriculum, lesson plans, materials, and monthly newsletters
• Keeping parents informed via the Class Dojo app and classroom boards
• Maintaining a safe, clean, and orderly classroom environment
• Leading age‑appropriate, interactive activities that encourage participation
• Opening and closing the classroom, including cleaning toys, tables, floors, and bathrooms, emptying trash, sanitizing after children leave, and preparing for the next morning
• Engaging children in free play, supervising outdoor time, and assisting with bathroom needs
• Supporting snacks, meals (preparing snacks, heating lunches, cutting food, opening containers), and naptime
• Following the school’s structured daily schedule
• Tracking children’s progress and completing assessments
• Maintaining your EEC‑required professional development hours and PQ registry
• Attending monthly staff meetings
• Building positive, trusting relationships with children and families

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