Preschool Teacher - Paid Winter Break

Magical Beginnings; Mansfield (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick time

13 paid holidays

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Weekly pay and direct deposit

Parental leave

Child care discount

Job summary

Magical Beginnings in Mansfield, MA is seeking a enthusiastic Preschool Teacher to guide pre-kindergarten students through daily routines and play-based learning. You will plan age-appropriate activities, collaborate with a co-teacher, and communicate with families using Class Dojo and classroom boards.

Requirements include EEC Teacher Preschool Certification, CDA, or equivalent; daycare center experience; and an energetic, curious, and team‑oriented approach.

Qualifications

• EEC Teacher 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

• 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: routines opening/closing, sanitizing, and setup for the next morning.
• Engaging with students in free play, outdoor supervision, bathroom needs, snacks, and naptime assistance.
• 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 and positive relationships with students and parents.

Skills

Energetic learner

Curious

Creative

Team player

Education

EEC Teacher Preschool Certification, CDA, or equivalent degree and experience

Job description

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

At Magical Beginnings, we believe that 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 are designed to foster creativity, curiosity, and a lifelong love of learning.

We are currently seeking a Preschool Teacher to join our dedicated team at our Mansfield location. In this role, you'll lead a classroom of pre-kindergarten students through daily routines, hands‑on learning experiences, and age‑appropriate curriculum designed to support social, emotional, cognitive, and physical 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.

Our Mansfield, MA preschool center enrolls infants, toddlers, and preschool age children, allowing teachers to specialize in early learning and kindergarten preparation. We believe early education should be rooted in play, nurturing, and filled with joy.

We are proud to be a trusted name in childcare, daycare, and early childhood education in Massachusetts.

If you are an EEC‑certified preschool teacher looking for a supportive, caring school community where your work truly matters, we would love to connect with you.

At Magical Beginnings, With Care, We Care.

About Magical Beginnings

Magical Beginnings Learning Centers is a growing network of early childhood schools dedicated to creating nurturing, engaging, and joyful learning environments. We value collaboration, kindness, and continuous improvement—and we support our team members with a positive culture, competitive benefits, and opportunities to grow.

Magical Beginningsis 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.