Toddler Teacher
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From humble roots in 1990, Magical Beginnings has always had a vision to provide a nurturing, constructive and education-first environment for young children. Today, the Magical Beginnings' schools are an award-winning collection of Early Childhood Education Centers serving communities and familiesin Massachusetts.We are hiring a Classroom Teacher in our Toddler wing. This nurturing role focuses on the early development of children 15 months to 2.9 years of age. This role requires an energetic, creative, and compassionate team player who is focused on providing top-notch child care while collaborating with likeminded teachers.You'll thrive in this role if you have:EEC Infant/Toddler Certification, CDA, or equivalent degree and experience (required)Daycare experience in a center-based or private school settingPatience, positive energy, and a love for helping young children meet and exceed their developmental goalsSome requirements of the role include:Flexibility to work an 8-hour shift within the operating hours of the school, including opening and closing shiftsAbility to spend extended periods of time on the floor with the childrenAbility to lift up to 50lbsAbility to stand up to 90% of the workdayAttentiveness, strong time management, and a team-focused mindsetAs a Toddler 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 (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 time14 paid holidays*, plus a guaranteed paid week-long winter breakPaid snow days and vacation time*Medical, dental, and vision insurance*Long-term disabilityCompany-paid life insurance with additional voluntary coverageParental leaveChild care discount ($25/day)Weekly pay and direct depositReferral and enrollment bonusesClassroom tabletsA budget for classroom suppliesPaid classroom planning timeFree coffee and teaTeachers' lounge and break roomMentor programTeacher appreciation eventsTeam building activitiesHoliday parties and seasonal eventsSchool community outreach projects*Available to full-time employees onlyInterested in advancing your career? Magical Beginnings can help!Tuition coverage for all EEC Teacher/Director certificationsTuition coverage for professional development training hours through the Childcare Education InstituteAccess to Penn Foster to earn college credits towards EEC teacher certification or to increase your EEC teaching certificate levelNo-cost First Aid and CPR certification renewalsNo-cost access to Teachers Pay Teachers, a platform for curriculum collaboration, ideas and supportExtensive onboarding trainingPaid professional development daysPay increases for obtaining certificationsReimbursement for required background check processes$19 - $23 an hourPayroll 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!#MagicalCerts#MB-HP#J-18808-Ljbffr