Floating Assistant Teacher

• 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 education, daycare, and preschool programs across Massachusetts, our award-winning Early Childhood Education Centers are dedicated to creating joyful learning environments where infants, toddlers, and preschoolers thrive.
• We’re currently seeking a Floating Assistant Teacher to join our passionate team at our Plymouth location.
• This vital role supports multiple classrooms, offering flexibility and variety while ensuring consistency in high-quality child care.
• Whether you're soothing a toddler, inspiring preschoolers, or supporting fellow daycare teachers, you’ll be an essential part of our nurturing and collaborative community.
• If you’re a compassionate, energetic educator who values early childhood development and is excited to make a lasting difference in the lives of young children, we’d love to meet you! \n

You'll thrive in this role if you have

A passion for a career working with infants, toddlers, and preschool-age children 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 EEC Teacher Certification or CDA Certificate is a plus!

Some requirements of the role include

Availability to work a full time, flexible schedule within operating hours of the school 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 Aide, 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 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

\n $16 - $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!