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Location

Croton-on-Hudson, New York

Salary

$17 - $24 / HOUR

Quick overview

Provide flexible classroom support across infant, toddler, and preschool programs to ensure a safe and nurturing learning environment. Assist lead teachers with daily routines, curriculum implementation, and maintaining compliance with licensing regulations.

Requirements summary

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and the ability to meet physical demands such as lifting 50lbs and standing for most of the day. Experience with infants and CPR/First Aid certification are preferred or required.

high schoolTeamworkTime ManagementChild SupervisionClassroom ManagementLesson PlanningSanitizationEarly Childhood EducationCPR/First AidCurriculum SupportChildcare Routines

Job description

  • At Magical Beginnings, we believe every child deserves a safe, nurturing, and engaging start to their educational journey.
  • With care, we care — and that belief is at the heart of everything we do.
  • As a trusted leader in early childhood education across Massachusetts, our centers create joyful learning environments where children feel supported, confident, and excited to learn each day.
  • We’re currently seeking a warm, dependable, and team-oriented Schoolwide Assistant Teacher to join our Harmon center.
  • In this role, you’ll support classrooms throughout the school, helping teachers create positive experiences for infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children while building meaningful connections with children, families, and fellow educators.
  • As a Schoolwide Assistant Teacher at our Harmon early childhood education center, you’ll provide flexible classroom support across infant, toddler, and preschool programs while helping maintain a safe, engaging, and nurturing daycare environment.
  • This role is ideal for candidates interested in childcare, preschool teaching, daycare support, or early childhood education careers. \n

You'll thrive in this role if you have

High school diploma or equivalent Experience with infants preferred Willingness to complete OCFS required trainings CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)

Some requirements of the role include

  • Availability to work
  • Monday through
  • Friday from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm 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 a team-focused mindset

As a Schoolwide Support Teacher, you will be responsible for

Assisting Lead Teachers and classroom teams with daycare and preschool classroom activities, lesson plans, and age-appropriate curriculum Supporting children through daily childcare routines including arrival, circle time, meals, diapering/toileting, nap time, outdoor play, and classroom transitions Helping create a positive, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate learning environment for infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children Supervising children throughout the day to ensure safety, engagement, and compliance with teacher-to-child ratios Maintaining classroom cleanliness, organization, and sanitization in accordance with Massachusetts EEC licensing regulations and health and safety standards Assisting with classroom setup, snack and meal support, and daily daycare operations as needed Floating between classrooms to support staffing coverage and operational needs across the childcare center Building strong relationships with children, families, teachers, and center leadership through teamwork and professionalism Supporting compliance with all daycare licensing requirements, center policies, and early childhood education regulations Helping maintain classrooms that are prepared for licensing visits, inspections, and quality assurance standards

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 Mentor program Teacher appreciation events Team building activities School community outreach projects *Available to full-time employees only
  • \n $17 - $24 an hour Payroll is processed weekly. \n If you’re passionate about supporting young learners, enjoy working collaboratively, and want to be part of a caring and mission-driven school community, we’d love to connect with you.
  • About Magical Beginnings Magical Beginnings Learning Centers is a growing network of early childhood schools dedicated to creating nurturing, engaging, and joyful learning environments.
  • We value collaboration, kindness, and continuous improvement—and we support our team members with a positive culture, competitive benefits, and opportunities to grow.
  • 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.

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance
  • Paid Holidays
  • Vision Insurance
  • Medical Insurance
  • Parental Leave
  • Long-term Disability
  • Referral Bonuses
  • Paid Sick Time
  • Weekly Pay
  • Vacation Time
  • Company-paid Life Insurance
  • Direct Deposit
  • Child Care Discount
  • Mentor Program
  • Paid Winter Break
  • Team Building Activities
  • Paid Snow Days
  • Enrollment Bonuses
  • Classroom Tablets
  • Paid Classroom Planning Time
  • Classroom Supplies Budget
  • Teacher Appreciation Events
  • School Community Outreach Projects