Toddler Preschool Teacher- $500.00 Sign on Bonus!

Job Description

Job Description

Certified Toddler/Preschool Teacher
Early Childhood Education | Childcare | Preschool | Full-Time | Pembroke, MA | $500 Sign-On Bonus*

Help Toddlers and Preschoolers Explore, Discover, and Grow Every Day

At Magical Beginnings, With Care, We Care guides every classroom and every learning experience we provide. We're seeking a passionate, experienced Toddler/Preschool Teacher to join our team at our Pembroke location, supporting children ages 15 months–5 years through play-based learning that builds independence, language, and social-emotional growth. We're offering a $500 sign-on bonus* for candidates who apply before September 30th.

Qualified candidates must hold current Massachusetts EEC Infant/Toddler/Preschool Teacher Certification. If you have experience as a Toddler Teacher, Preschool Teacher, Childcare Teacher, or Early Childhood Educator looking for a supportive center that values its educators, we'd love to meet you.

*Sign-on bonus available to candidates who apply on or before September 30th.

What You'll Need to Succeed

• Massachusetts EEC Infant/Toddler/Preschool Teacher Certification required
• High School Diploma or GED required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field preferred
• Minimum of one year of experience working with toddlers in a childcare center, daycare, preschool, or private school setting
• Knowledge of toddler development and developmentally appropriate practices, including language development, social-emotional learning, positive behavior guidance, diapering/toileting, and health and safety procedures
• Genuine passion for early childhood education and supporting toddlers as they build independence, confidence, and foundational learning skills
• Ability to create a nurturing, engaging, and structured classroom environment that encourages exploration, creativity, and active learning
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build positive relationships with children, families, and fellow educators
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset
• Flexibility to work a full-time 8-hour shift within the center's operating hours, including opening and closing schedules as needed
• Ability to actively engage with children throughout the day, including sitting on the floor, participating in play-based activities, and supporting daily routines
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform the physical demands of a childcare classroom
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and move throughout the classroom for the majority of the workday

What You'll Do

As a Toddler/Preschool Teacher, you'll create a safe, nurturing, and engaging classroom environment where children can explore, build confidence, develop independence, and reach important developmental milestones through hands-on learning and positive relationships.

• Lead a toddler/preschool classroom in a licensed childcare and preschool setting, creating a warm, welcoming, and developmentally appropriate learning environment
• Plan and implement engaging lesson plans, learning centers, sensory experiences, and classroom activities that support toddler development and early learning
• Foster children's social-emotional growth, language development, problem-solving skills, and emerging independence through play-based learning and positive interactions
• Support daily classroom routines including meals, diapering, toileting, rest time, outdoor play, transitions, and active supervision
• Encourage curiosity, exploration, creativity, and participation through age-appropriate activities and learning experiences
• Use positive behavior guidance strategies to support emotional regulation, conflict resolution, and age-appropriate classroom expectations
• Observe, document, and communicate children's developmental progress, milestones, and classroom experiences
• Build strong partnerships with families through daily communication, classroom updates, and collaborative support of each child's growth and development
• Maintain a safe, clean, organized, and engaging classroom environment that reflects high-quality early childhood education practices
• Ensure compliance with all Massachusetts EEC regulations, health and safety standards, teacher-to-child ratios, and center policies
• Collaborate with co-teachers, support staff, and center leadership to create a positive, professional, and team-oriented culture
• Participate in staff meetings, professional development opportunities, and ongoing classroom quality improvement initiatives

In This Role, You Will Help Children

• Build confidence, independence, and self-help skills
• Develop language, communication, and social skills
• Learn through play, exploration, movement, and hands-on experiences
• Form positive relationships with peers and trusted adults
• Strengthen the foundational skills needed for future success in preschool and beyond

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
• 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

Payroll is processed weekly.

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.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.