Toddler Teacher

Toddler Teacher (Daycare / Preschool / Childcare) – Urgently Hiring | Essex, MA

Magical Beginnings is urgently hiring a nurturing and energetic Toddler Teacher for our licensed daycare and preschool childcare center in Essex, Massachusetts.

At Magical Beginnings, we believe the toddler years are a magical time full of discovery, wonder, and rapid development. With care, we care — and that commitment to high-quality early childhood education and childcare is at the heart of everything we do.

If you are EEC certified, EEC qualified, or have experience as a daycare teacher, preschool teacher, childcare provider, or paraprofessional, we encourage you to apply.

• EEC Infant Toddler Certification, CDA, or equivalent degree and experience (preferred, not required)
• Daycare experience in a center-based or private school setting
• Patience, positive energy, and a love for helping young children meet and exceed their developmental goals

• Massachusetts EEC Teacher certification (Infant/Toddler preferred)
• Experience in daycare, preschool, childcare, or as a paraprofessional
• Passion for early childhood education
• Strong classroom management skills for active toddlers

This role is ideal for candidates searching for:

• Toddler Teacher jobs
• Daycare Teacher jobs
• Preschool Teacher jobs
• Childcare jobs
• Early Childhood Education jobs
• Paraprofessional transitioning to childcare

• Lead a toddler classroom in a licensed daycare/preschool setting
• Support social, emotional, and developmental milestones
• Create engaging, age-appropriate lesson plans and activities
• Maintain a safe, clean, and structured childcare environment
• Communicate effectively with families and team members
• Follow all Massachusetts EEC and daycare licensing regulations

• 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

$16 - $24 an hour

Payroll is processed weekly.

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!