Floating Teacher
Magical Beginnings
Location
Essex, Massachusetts
Salary
$17 - $24 / HOUR
Quick overview
Provide substitute coverage and general assistance to classroom teachers to ensure smooth daily operations. Maintain school cleanliness and engage children in age-appropriate interactive activities to support developmental goals.
Requirements summary
Requires EEC Teacher Certification (Preschool), CDA, or an equivalent degree and experience. Candidates must be able to lift 50lbs, stand for 90% of the day, and be available Monday through Friday.
Job description
- 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 families in Massachusetts.
- We are hiring a Floating Teacher to support in our Essex school.
- This role provides support to classrooms throughout the school.
- This position is an integral part of our staff, helping our program run smoothly while providing top-notch childcare and collaborating with likeminded teachers.
- This role requires a creative, positive, and engaging team player who is flexible and eager to jump in to support. \n
You'll thrive in this role if you have
EEC Teacher Certification (Preschool), CDA, or equivalent degree and experience (Required) Daycare experience in a center-based or private school setting An engaging and energetic demeanor and a love for helping young children meet and exceed their developmental goals
Some requirements of the role include
- Availability to work
- Monday through
- Friday with flexibility to work between 7:00am and 5:00pm 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 Floating Toddler Teacher, you will be responsible for
Providing substitute coverage when Teachers are either out sick, completing planning time, in need of a bathroom break, lunch break, or any other coverage throughout the day. Assisting Classroom Teachers with the routine opening/closing of the classroom, including but not limited to wiping down the toys, cleaning the tables, vacuuming the room, sanitizing the room (after all children have left), and overall preparation of the classroom for the next morning. Providing classroom assistance to support teachers as needed throughout the day, including but not limited to preparing materials for classroom lesson plans, engaging with students in free play, assisting with daily projects, supervising/zoning during outdoor time, helping with bathroom needs and diapering, snack and lunch time assistance (heating up lunches, cutting up food, helping open containers, supervision), naptime assistance, etc. Adhering to the daily classroom schedule while assisting teachers. Maintaining cleanliness of the school throughout the day including, but not limited to, cleaning staff kitchen areas, lobbies, staff and classroom bathrooms, using the zono-machine (if applicable to your school), emptying trash and disposing in dumpster, assist with laundry and organizing/putting away nap mats. Encouraging children's participation by providing age-appropriate interactive activities. Maintaining EEC required professional development hours and PQ registry. Attending monthly staff meetings. Creating a fun and safe learning environment. Establishing and maintaining positive relationships with students and parents.
What Magical Beginnings offers you
- Paid sick time 14 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
Interested in advancing your career? Magical Beginnings can help! Tuition coverage for all EEC Teacher/Director certifications Tuition coverage for professional development training hours through the Childcare Education Institute Access to Penn Foster to earn college credits towards EEC teacher certification or to increase your EEC teaching certificate level No-cost First Aid and CPR certification renewals No-cost access to Teachers Pay Teachers, a platform for curriculum collaboration, ideas and support Extensive onboarding training Paid professional development days Pay increases for obtaining certifications Reimbursement for required background check processes
\n $17 - $24 an hour Payroll is processed weekly. \n 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!
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
- Professional Development Training
- Mentor Program
- Paid Winter Break
- Team Building Activities
- Holiday Parties
- Paid Snow Days
- Enrollment Bonuses
- Classroom Tablets
- Paid Classroom Planning Time
- Paid Professional Development Days
- Classroom Supplies Budget
- Teacher Appreciation Events
- School Community Outreach Projects
- Teachers Lounge
- Onboarding Training
- Background Check Reimbursement
- Free Coffee and Tea
- Tuition Coverage for Certifications
- First Aid and CPR Certification Renewals
- Access to Teachers Pay Teachers