Toddler Teacher - Paid Winter Break

Magical Beginnings; Wakefield (MA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in Wakefield is seeking a Toddler Classroom Teacher to create a nurturing environment for young learners. The ideal candidate will have EEC Infant Toddler Certification or equivalent, daycare experience, and a passion for early childhood education. This position offers a competitive hourly wage of $18 - $24 with benefits including paid holidays and medical insurance.

Benefits

Paid sick time

13 paid holidays

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Child care discount

Paid classroom planning time

Qualifications

• Must have EEC Infant Toddler Certification or equivalent.
• Experience in daycare or private school is required.
• Must exhibit patience and a love for early childhood education.

Responsibilities

• Prepare curriculum and lesson plans with co-teacher.
• Inform parents using Class Dojo and classroom boards.
• Maintain a clean and safe classroom environment.
• Engage children in age-appropriate activities.
• Assist with bathroom needs and meal preparation.
• Track children's progress and complete assessments.

Skills

EEC Infant Toddler Certification

Daycare experience in a center-based or private school setting

Patience and positive energy

Education

CDA or equivalent degree

Job description

Overview

Inspire Growth. Build Confidence. Spark Curiosity. Join Magical Beginnings as a Toddler Classroom Teacher!

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 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.

What you’ll thrive in

• EEC Infant Toddler Certification, CDA, or equivalent degree and experience required
• Daycare experience in a center-based or private school setting
• Patience, positive energy, and a love for helping young children meet and exceed their developmental goals

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: 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 (including toilet training assistance and diapering), snack and meal assistance (preparing bottles, heating up lunches, cutting up food, helping open containers, supervision), naptime assistance, etc.
• Adhering to the daily classroom schedule while assisting teachers.
• 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.

If you are ready to join a team that has fun, laughs together, and support each other, contact us! We cannot wait to meet you!