Pre-K Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Help Children Build the Confidence and Skills for Kindergarten Success

At Magical Beginnings Learning Centers, we believe every child deserves a strong foundation for lifelong learning. Guided by our mission, "With Care, We Care," we create nurturing, engaging, and developmentally appropriate learning environments where children feel safe, supported, and excited to learn each day.

We are currently seeking a passionate and experienced Pre-K Teacher to join our team at our West Peabody, Massachusetts childcare and preschool center. This is an excellent opportunity for an educator who is committed to early childhood education, school readiness, and helping children develop the academic, social, and emotional skills they need to thrive in kindergarten and beyond.

We're looking for a teacher who brings professionalism, creativity, patience, and genuine care into the classroom every day. If you're passionate about preschool education and enjoy creating meaningful learning experiences for young children, we'd love to meet you.

What You'll Do

As a Pre-K Teacher , you'll lead a preschool classroom focused on kindergarten readiness, social-emotional development, and hands-on learning through play.

Daily responsibilities may include:

• Planning and implementing engaging, developmentally appropriate Pre-K curriculum and classroom activities
• Creating a structured, nurturing, and welcoming classroom environment that supports children's learning and growth
• Leading daily routines including circle time, learning centers, small group activities, outdoor play, meals, and transitions
• Supporting children's cognitive, social, emotional, language, and physical development through play-based and teacher-guided learning experiences
• Promoting kindergarten readiness by helping children build foundational literacy, math, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Encouraging curiosity, creativity, independence, and confidence through meaningful classroom experiences
• Observing and documenting children's progress, developmental milestones, and learning outcomes
• Building positive relationships with families through regular communication and partnership
• Using positive behavior guidance techniques to foster a respectful and supportive classroom community
• Maintaining a safe, clean, organized, and engaging learning environment
• Collaborating with fellow teachers and center leadership to support classroom quality and overall center success
• Ensuring compliance with all Massachusetts EEC regulations, health and safety standards, and center policies

What You'll Need to Succeed

• Massachusetts EEC Preschool Teacher Certification required
• Previous experience working in a preschool, Pre-K, daycare, childcare center, or early childhood education setting preferred
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field preferred
• Strong understanding of child development and developmentally appropriate practices
• Experience planning and implementing classroom curriculum and learning activities
• Strong classroom management and positive behavior guidance skills
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with children, families, and colleagues
• Professional, dependable, and team-oriented approach to teaching
• Ability to actively engage with children throughout the day, including sitting on the floor, bending, lifting, and participating in indoor and outdoor activities

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of required background checks and compliance with Massachusetts EEC requirements.

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.