Preschool Teacher

Magical Beginnings; Pembroke (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

Job summary

Magical Beginnings in Pembroke, MA is seeking a Certified Preschool Teacher to join our early childhood team. You will deliver play-based learning, support kindergarten readiness, and create a nurturing classroom community for children ages 2.9–5 years.

Candidates should hold EEC Certification or CDA-equivalent credentials and bring center-based daycare experience. This full-time role emphasizes collaboration, creativity, and positive energy in a busy preschool setting.

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 monthly newsletters.
• Keep parents informed by posting information on Class Dojo and classroom boards.
• Provide a safe environment by maintaining clean, orderly classrooms.
• Encourage children’s participation through age-appropriate activities.
• Maintain classroom cleanliness and setup for the next day.
• Engage with students during free play, outdoor time, and meals.
• Track progress and complete assessments; support PQ registry hours.

Skills

Preschool teaching

Classroom management

Child development understanding

Team collaboration

Education

EEC Certification

CDA or equivalent degree

Job description

Certified Preschool Teacher

Early Education | Pembroke, MA | Full-Time

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

Magical Beginnings is hiring an EEC Certified Preschool Teacher for our Pembroke location. 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.

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.