Afternoon Floating Assistant Teacher

Overview

Join Our Magical Team of Early Childhood Educators – Where With Care, We Care

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 an Afternoon Floating Assistant Teacher to join our passionate team at our Essex 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!

This is a part time position - Monday through Friday - with closing schedule 2:30PM-5:00PM.

• EEC Teacher Certification (any age group), CDA, or equivalent degree and experience (preferred, not 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

• Availability to work Monday through Friday from 2:30 pm to 5:00 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

• Providing substitute coverage when teachers are out sick, during planning time, bathroom or lunch breaks, or other coverage needs throughout the day
• Assisting classroom teachers with opening/closing routines, cleaning and preparing the classroom for the next day
• Providing classroom assistance to support teachers, including preparing materials, engaging with students in free play, assisting with daily projects, supervising outdoor time, helping with bathroom needs and diapering, snack and lunch time assistance, and naptime assistance
• Adhering to the daily classroom schedule while assisting teachers
• Maintaining cleanliness of the school throughout the day, including common areas and classrooms
• 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

• 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

Salary: $16 - $20 an hour

Payroll is processed weekly.

If you are ready to join a team that has fun, laughs together, and supports each other, contact us! We cannot wait to meet you!