Preschool Teacher

Certified Preschool Teacher

Early Education | Kingston, MA | Full-Time | $500 Sign-On Bonus*

Play, Teach, Inspire - Become a Preschool Teacher with Magical Beginnings!

Magical Beginnings is hiring an EEC Certified Preschool Teacher for our Kingston location, with a $500 sign-on bonus* for candidates who apply before September 30, 2026. If you're an experienced preschool teacher, pre-K teacher, toddler teacher, or early childhood educator who loves the 2.9-5 year age group, we'd love to meet you.

At Magical Beginnings, we believe exceptional early childhood education begins with exceptional educators. As a Preschool Teacher, you'll create engaging, play-based learning experiences that foster curiosity, confidence, and kindergarten readiness during some of the most important years of a child's development.

*Sign-on bonus available to candidates who apply on or before September 30, 2026.

You'll thrive in this role if you have:

• EEC Teacher Preschool Certification, CDA, or equivalent degree and experience (required)
• Daycare experience in a center-based, private, or public school setting
• An energetic approach to learning and an positive attitude
• Curiosity, creativity, and a strong team-focused mindset

Some requirements for this role include:

• Flexibility to work an 8-hour shift within the operating hours of the school, including opening and closing shifts
• 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 strong collaboration skills

As a Preschool Teacher, you will be responsible for:

• Collaborating with your co-teacher to equally prepare curriculum, lesson plans, materials, and monthly newsletters.
• Keeping parents informed by posting parent information on the Class Dojo app and classroom boards.
• Providing a safe environment by maintaining orderly, clean, and appealing classrooms.
• Encouraging children’s participation by providing age-appropriate interactive activities.
• Maintaining cleanliness of the classroom: routine opening/closing of the classroom (including, but not limited to wiping down the toys, cleaning tables, vacuuming the room, sanitizing the room (after all children have left), bathrooms, emptying trash, and overall preparation of the classroom for the next morning.
• Engaging with students in free play, supervising/zone during outdoor time, helping with bathroom needs and diapering, snack and meal assistance (preparing snacks, heating up lunches, cutting up food, helping open containers, supervision), naptime assistance, etc.
• Adhering to the school's structured schedules.
• Tracking children’s progress and completing assessments.
• Maintaining your EEC required professional development hours and PQ registry.
• Attending monthly staff meetings.
• Creating a fun and safe learning environment for your students.
• Establishing and maintaining positive relationships with students and parents.

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