Toddler Preschool Teacher

Pembroke Toddler/Preschool Teacher - Certified Toddler/Preschool Teacher
Early Education | Pembroke, MA | Full-Time | $500 Sign-On Bonus*

Help Toddlers and Preschoolers Explore, Discover, and Grow Every Day

At Magical Beginnings, With Care, We Care® guides every classroom and every learning experience we provide. We're seeking a passionate, experienced Toddler/Preschool Teacher to join our team at our Pembroke location, with a $500 sign-on bonus* for candidates who apply before October 31st, 2026.

Qualified candidates must hold current Massachusetts EEC dual certification in Infant/Toddler and Preschool. If you're an experienced early childhood educator looking for a supportive center that values its teachers, we'd love to meet you.

*Sign-on bonus available to candidates who apply on or before October 31st, 2026.

What You'll Need to Succeed

• 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

What You'll Do

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

In This Role, You Will Help Children

• Build confidence, independence, and self-help skills
• Develop language, communication, and social skills
• Learn through play, exploration, movement, and hands-on experiences
• Form positive relationships with peers and trusted adults
• Strengthen the foundational skills needed for future success in preschool and beyond

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