Floating Assistant Teacher

Floating Assistant Teacher - Kingston, MA

Early Education | Full-Time | Daycare & Preschool

Magical Beginnings is hiring a Floating Assistant Teacher for our Kingston Early Childhood Education Center. If you're an early childhood educator, daycare assistant, or preschool teacher who thrives on variety and loves working with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, this role is for you.

Why This Role?

As a Floating Assistant, you'll move between classrooms - from soothing infants to guiding preschoolers through play-based learning. No two days are the same, and you'll build skills across every age group while staying essential to our nurturing, collaborative team.

You'll thrive in this role if you have:

• A passion for a career working with infants, toddlers, and preschool-age children
• 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
• EEC Teacher Certification or CDA Certificate is a plus!

Some requirements of the role include:

• Availability to work a full time, flexible schedule within operating hours of the school
• 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 Aide, you will be responsible for:

• Provide substitute coverage for teachers who are out sick, on a break, or need planning time throughout the day
• Support the daily opening and closing of classrooms - wiping down toys, cleaning tables, vacuuming, sanitizing, and prepping for the next morning
• Assist classroom teachers as needed, including preparing lesson materials, engaging in free play, supervising outdoor time, helping with bathroom needs and diapering, and supporting snack/lunch and naptime
• Follow the daily classroom schedule while assisting teachers
• Help maintain cleanliness throughout the school, including staff kitchens, lobbies, and bathrooms, using the zono-machine where applicable, and assisting with laundry and nap mat organization
• Encourage children's participation through age-appropriate, interactive activities
• Maintain required EEC professional development hours and PQ registry
• Attend monthly staff meetings
• Create a fun, safe learning environment
• Build positive relationships with students and families

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