Preschool Teacher

Magical Beginnings; Kingston (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

Company-paid life insurance

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 is seeking an EEC Certified Preschool Teacher for our Kingston, MA location. The role offers full-time hours, a $500 sign-on bonus, and weekly payroll. Responsibilities include co-planning curriculum, communicating with parents, and maintaining a safe, engaging classroom for 2.9–5 year olds.

Ideal candidates have EEC Certification or CDA, daycare center experience, and a collaborative mindset. Benefits include health, retirement, paid time off, and classroom resources.

Qualifications

• 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 a positive attitude
• Curiosity, creativity, and a strong team-focused mindset

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with your co-teacher to prepare curriculum, lesson plans, materials, and newsletters
• Keep parents informed via Class Dojo and classroom boards
• Maintain a safe, clean, and appealing classroom environment
• Encourage children’s participation with age-appropriate activities
• Open/close the classroom, sanitize and maintain order for the next day
• Assist with bathroom needs, nap time, snacks, and supervision
• Track children’s progress and complete assessments
• Maintain required professional development hours and PQ registry
• Attend monthly staff meetings
• Foster positive relationships with students and parents

Skills

EEC Certification

Preschool experience

Energetic attitude

Team player

Education

EEC Certification or CDA

Job description

Certified Preschool Teacher
Early Education | Kingston, MA | Full-Time | $500 Sign-On Bonus*

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

Magical Beginnings is hiring an EEC Certified Preschool Teacher for our Kingston location, with a $500 sign-on bonus* for candidates who apply before September 30, 2026. If you're an experienced preschool teacher, pre‑K teacher, toddler teacher, or early childhood educator who loves the 2.9–5 year age group, we'd love to meet you.

*Sign-on bonus available to candidates who apply on or before September 30, 2026.

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 equally prepare curriculum, lesson plans, materials, and monthly newsletters.
• Keeping parents informed by posting parent information on the Class Dojo app and classroom boards.
• Providing a safe environment by maintaining orderly, clean, and appealing classrooms.
• Encouraging children’s participation by providing age-appropriate interactive activities.
• Maintaining cleanliness of the classroom: routine opening/closing of the classroom (including, but not limited to wiping down the toys, cleaning tables, vacuuming the room, sanitizing the room (after all children have left), bathrooms, emptying trash, and overall preparation of the classroom for the next morning.
• Engaging with students in free play, supervising/zone during outdoor time, helping with bathroom needs and diapering, snack and meal assistance (preparing snacks, heating up lunches, cutting up food, helping open containers, supervision), naptime assistance, etc.
• Adhering to the school's structured schedules.
• Tracking children’s progress and completing assessments.
• Maintaining your EEC required professional development hours and PQ registry.
• Attending monthly staff meetings.
• Creating a fun and safe learning environment for your students.
• Establishing and maintaining positive 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.