Pre-K Teacher- Paid Winter Break

Pre-K Teacher — Leominster, MA Early Education | Full-Time | Daycare & Preschool Magical Beginnings is hiring an EEC Certified Pre-K Teacher for our Leominster Early Childhood Education Center. At Magical Beginnings, we believe exceptional early childhood education begins with exceptional educators. As a Pre-K 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.

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 Pre-K 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

Interested in advancing your career? Magical Beginnings can help! • Tuition coverage for all EEC Teacher/Director certifications

• Tuition coverage for professional development training hours through the Childcare Education Institute

• Access to Penn Foster to earn college credits towards EEC teacher certification or to increase your EEC teaching certificate level

• No-cost First Aid and CPR certification renewals

• No-cost access to Teachers Pay Teachers, a platform for curriculum collaboration, ideas and support

• Extensive onboarding training

• Paid professional development days

• Pay increases for obtaining certifications

• Reimbursement for required background check processes

At Magical Beginnings, With Care, We Care. Apply today to join our team today!

About Magical Beginnings Magical Beginnings Learning Centers is a growing network of early childhood schools dedicated to creating nurturing, engaging, and joyful learning environments. We value collaboration, kindness, and continuous improvement—and we support our team members with a positive culture, competitive benefits, and opportunities to grow.

Magical Beginnings is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and strives to be a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. All employment is based on qualifications, merit, and business need. Magical Beginnings does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, religion, age, marital status, pregnancy, nationality, physical or mental disability, medical​​​ condition, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.