Toddler Assistant Teacher

Magical Beginnings; Wakefield (NE); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick time

13 paid holidays

Medical insurance

Parental leave

Weekly pay

Job summary

Magical Beginnings in Wakefield, NE is hiring a Toddler Assistant Teacher to guide a play-based learning group of curious toddlers. You will partner with a co-teacher to plan activities, maintain a safe, clean classroom, and support daily routines.

The role emphasizes flexibility, on-floor presence, and strong teamwork. You will track progress, communicate with families via Class Dojo, and participate in monthly staff meetings.

Qualifications

• Experience in center-based daycare settings is preferred.
• Ability to spend time on the floor with children.
• Excellent teamwork and communication with families.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with your co-teacher to prepare curriculum, lesson plans, materials, and monthly newsletters.
• Post parent information on Class Dojo and classroom boards.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and engaging classroom environment.
• Lead age-appropriate activities and interactive learning.
• Support daily routines including bathroom needs, meals, and naps as needed.
• Track children's progress and participate in assessments; attend staff meetings.

Skills

Experience in daycare

On-floor caregiving

Team collaboration

Flexible scheduling

Child engagement

Education

EEC Teacher Infant Toddler/Preschool Certification or CDA

Job description

At Magical Beginnings, we believe the toddler years are a magical time full of discovery, wonder, and rapid development. With care, we care — and that deep commitment to nurturing young learners is at the heart of everything we do.

We are currently seeking a Toddler Assistant Teacher to join our loving and experienced team at our Wakefield center. In this role, you will lead a classroom of curious and active toddlers, guiding them through essential milestones with patience, positivity, and purpose.

You’ll thrive in this role if you have:

• EEC Teacher Infant Toddler and Preschool Certification or CDA (preferred, not 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

$17 - $24 an hour

Payroll is processed weekly.