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 November 30th, 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 November 30th, 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