Toddler Preschool Teacher

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

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

 

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.