Toddler Preschool Teacher

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick time

Paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Weekly pay

Parental leave

Discount on child care

Mentor program

Job summary

Magical Beginnings Learning Centers is seeking a Toddler Preschool Teacher to guide older toddlers toward independence and confidence through play-based learning. You will build strong relationships with children and families, collaborate with experienced educators, and contribute to a culture focused on growth and high-quality early childhood education.

You will engage in curriculum planning, parent communication, safe/classroom management, and daily routines, while maintaining EEC

Qualifications

• EEC Infant/Toddler and Preschool certifications are required.
• Experience in center-based daycare or school setting preferred.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration mindset are essential.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with co-teacher to prepare curriculum, lessons, and newsletters.
• Inform parents via Class Dojo and classroom boards.
• Maintain safe, clean, and engaging classrooms.
• Provide age-appropriate interactive activities and assist with meals.
• Support opening/closing routines and daily classroom prep.
• Monitor progress and complete assessments; attend staff meetings.

Skills

Nurturing

Enthusiastic

Dependable

Team collaboration

Education

EEC Infant/Toddler & Preschool Certifications

CDA or ECE degree preferred

Job description

EEC Certified Toddler Preschool Teacher

Are you a Massachusetts EEC Certified Toddler or Preschool Teacher looking for a supportive place to grow your career in early childhood education? At Magical Beginnings Learning Centers, we believe exceptional early education begins with exceptional educators. If you're looking for more than a job in childcare, you'll find a supportive team, opportunities for professional growth, and a culture built around our promise: With Care, We Care.

As a Toddler Preschool Teacher, you'll work with older toddlers as they transition toward preschool, creating engaging, play-based learning experiences that support growing independence, confidence, communication, and social-emotional development. You'll build meaningful relationships with children and families while working alongside experienced educators who are committed to collaboration, continuous learning, and high-quality early childhood education.

We're looking for educators who are:

• Nurturing, enthusiastic, and dependable
• Passionate about toddler and preschool education
• Excited to support children through important developmental transitions
• Dedicated to creating safe, inclusive, and engaging classrooms

If you're ready to grow your career in early childhood education while helping toddlers take their next steps toward preschool, we'd love to welcome you to the Magical Beginnings family!

You’ll thrive in this role if you have:

• EEC Teacher Infant/Toddler and Preschool Teacher Certifications (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
• CDA or degree in Early Childhood Education preferred

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 Toddler 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
• 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
• School community outreach projects

*Available to full-time employees only

$18 - $24 an hour

Payroll is processed weekly.

Magical Beginnings is 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.