Infant Teacher

Infant Teacher
Early Childhood Education | Childcare | Daycare | Full-Time |
Plymouth, MA

Support Their First Steps. Start Your Career in Early Education.

At Magical Beginnings, we believe every child deserves a safe, nurturing, and engaging start to their educational journey. With Care, We Care®—and that belief is at the heart of everything we do. As a trusted leader in early childhood education across Massachusetts, our award-winning childcare and preschool centers provide exceptional care and learning experiences where children thrive socially, emotionally, physically, and cognitively.

Experienced Infant Teachers—we'd love to meet you! We're seeking an early childhood educator with prior professional experience caring for and educating infants ages 6 weeks–15 months
. In this role, you'll partner with a co-teacher to provide warm, responsive care, support developmental milestones, and create a safe, nurturing classroom environment. We're looking for someone who is confident in an infant classroom and brings a genuine passion for helping our youngest learners grow and thrive.

• EEC Infant/Toddler Certification required
• A nurturing demeanor and a love for infants and their development
• Minimum 1–2 years of professional experience working with infants, preferably in a licensed early childhood education setting.
• Experience working with children 6 weeks–15 months required.
• High school diploma or equivalent required;
  Early Childhood Education, CDA, or a related degree/coursework preferred.
• Strong understanding of infant development, responsive caregiving, and age-appropriate classroom practices.
• Experience maintaining a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate infant classroom.
• Ability to communicate effectively with families and collaborate with Lead Teachers and other classroom staff.
• Current CPR/First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain upon hire.
• Must successfully complete all required EEC background checks and suitability requirements.
• Commitment to maintaining required EEC training and professional development.

• 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 a team-focused mindset

• Supporting your lead teacher in preparing curriculum, lesson plans, and materials
• Providing responsive, individualized care that supports each infant's development through gentle, age-appropriate activities
• Keeping parents informed and building positive relationships with children and families
• Maintaining a safe, clean, and orderly classroom environment
• Assisting with daily routines, including bottles, meals, diapering, and naptime, tailored to each infant's individual feeding and sleeping schedule
• Supporting your lead teacher in tracking children's progress and completing required assessments
  
  Maintaining your EEC-required professional development hours and PQ registry (if applicable)
• Helping infants build a sense of security, trust, and early communication skills

• 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