Preschool/ Pre-K Teacher

Job description

Magical Beginnings Learning Centers is urgently hiring a **Certified Preschool Teacher (EEC Certified)** for our preschool and daycare in **Middleton, MA (16 River Street)**. 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 — full of big questions, big imaginations, and big growth. You'll build lasting relationships with children and families while working alongside experienced educators committed to collaboration, continuous learning, and providing the highest quality early education. We're looking for educators who are enthusiastic, nurturing, and dedicated to creating safe, inclusive classrooms where every child feels valued and every teacher has the opportunity to thrive. Our motto is simple: **With Care, We Care** — for children, educators, and our communities. If you're ready to grow your career in early childhood education while making a lasting difference in the lives of young children, we'd love to welcome you to the Magical Beginnings family in Middleton. ### You'll thrive in this role if: - You bring an energetic approach to learning and a positive attitude - You're curious, creative, and have a strong team-focused mindset - You love creating a warm, structured, and engaging preschool classroom, and enjoy building age-appropriate lesson plans and daily routines - You're passionate about supporting social-emotional growth, early literacy, and school-readiness through play-based, developmentally appropriate activities - You value partnering closely with families and communicating openly about each child's day - You take pride in maintaining high-quality classroom standards in line with Massachusetts EEC licensing requirements - You find joy in helping children build independence, language, problem-solving skills, and confidence as they prepare for kindergarten ### Some requirements for this role include: - EEC Preschool Teacher certification, CDA, or equivalent degree and experience required (Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care) - Full-time availability for an 8-hour shift within our center's operating hours of 7:30 am–5:30 pm, including opening or closing shifts - Minimum of one year of experience in a childcare, daycare, or preschool setting (center-based, private, or public school) - Ability to spend extended periods of time on the floor with children, stand for up to 90% of the workday, and lift up to 50 lbs - Strong time management, communication, and collaboration skills ### 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* ### As a Preschool Teacher, you will be responsible for: - Collaborate with your co-teacher to prepare curriculum, lesson plans, and materials - Create age-appropriate, play-based learning activities that support social-emotional development, early literacy, and school-readiness - Keep parents informed and build positive relationships with children and families - Maintain a safe, clean, and orderly classroom environment - Assist with daily routines, including meals, outdoor time, and naptime - Track children's progress and complete required assessments - Maintain your EEC-required professional development hours and PQ registry - Help children build independence, language, and confidence as they prepare for kindergarten