About the role
Floating Assistant Teacher Early Education | Bellingham, MA | Part-Time, Afternoons
Play, Support, Inspire — Join Our Team as a Floating Assistant Teacher!
We're hiring a Floating Assistant Teacher for afternoon shifts at our Bellingham location. If you're an entry-level educator, a caregiver with prior childcare experience, or someone looking to grow into a certified teaching role and comfortable supporting infants through preschool age, we'd love to meet you.
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.
At Magical Beginnings, 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.
You'll thrive in this role if you have: • EEC Teacher Certification, 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
Some requirements of the role include: • Availability to work Monday through Friday with flexibility to work between 2:00 pm and 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
As a Floating Assistant Teacher, you will be responsible for: • Providing substitute coverage across classrooms when teachers are out sick, on planning time, or need a break throughout the day • Assisting classroom teachers with daily activities, lesson materials, free play, and outdoor supervision • Helping with daily routines, including diapering, snack and mealtime assistance, and naptime • Helping maintain cleanliness throughout the school, including classrooms, common areas, and shared spaces • Encouraging children's participation through age-appropriate interactive activities • Building positive relationships with students, families, and fellow teachers
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
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!
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