Preschool Teacher

Magicalbeginningslc; Leominster (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick time

13 paid holidays

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Long-term disability

Life insurance with voluntary coverage

Parental leave

Child care discount ($25/day)

Weekly pay and direct deposit

Mentor program

Teacher appreciation events

Team building activities

Job summary

Magical Beginnings seeks a passionate Preschool Teacher to join our Leominster, MA Early Childhood Education Center. The role emphasizes engaging, play-based learning that builds curiosity, confidence, and kindergarten readiness.

The ideal candidate holds EEC Preschool Certification, CDA or equivalent, with daycare center experience and a flexible 8-hour shift including opening/closing hours, while maintaining a safe, collaborative classroom and proactive parent communication.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Create engaging, play-based learning experiences that foster curiosity and kindergarten readiness.
• Collaborate with co-teacher to prepare curriculum, lesson plans, materials, and newsletters.
• Maintain safe, clean, and inviting classrooms; monitor student progress and assessments.
• Communicate with parents via Class Dojo and classroom boards; participate in staff meetings.

Education

EEC Teacher Preschool Certification, CDA, or equivalent degree

Job description

Preschool Teacher — Leominster, MA
Early Education | Full-Time | Daycare & Preschool

Magical Beginnings is hiring an EEC Certified Preschool Teacher for our Leominster Early Childhood Education Center. 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.

At Magical Beginnings, we believe exceptional early childhood education begins with exceptional educators. As a Preschool Teacher, you'll create engaging, play-based learning experiences that foster curiosity, confidence, and kindergarten readiness during some of the most important years of a child's development.

• 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
• 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
• 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.
• 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
• *Available to full-time employees only
• Tuition coverage for all EEC Teacher/Director certifications
• Tuition coverage for professional development training hours through the Childcare Education Institute
• Access to Penn Foster to earn college credits towards EEC teacher certification or to increase your EEC teaching certificate level
• No-cost First Aid and CPR certification renewals
• No-cost access to Teachers Pay Teachers, a platform for curriculum collaboration, ideas and support
• Extensive onboarding training
• Paid professional development days
• Pay increases for obtaining certifications
• Reimbursement for required background check processes