Floating Teacher

Magical Beginnings

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Beverly, MA on site Until 10/3/2026 First posted August 4, 2026 Last posted August 4, 2026
Job description
At Magical Beginnings, we believe every child deserves a safe, nurturing, and engaging start to their educational journey. With care, we care – for children, educators, and our communities – and that belief is at the heart of everything we do. As a trusted leader in early education programs across Massachusetts, our award-winning Early Childhood Education Centers are dedicated to creating joyful learning environments where infants, toddlers, and preschoolers thrive.
 
We’re currently seeking a Floating Teacher to join our passionate team at our Beverly location. This vital role supports multiple classrooms, offering flexibility and variety while ensuring consistency in high-quality child care. Whether you're soothing a toddler, inspiring preschoolers, or supporting fellow daycare teachers, you’ll be an essential part of our nurturing and collaborative community.
 
If you’re a compassionate, energetic educator who values early childhood development and is excited to make a lasting difference in the lives of young children, we’d love to meet you!

You'll thrive in this role if you have:

  • EEC Teacher Certification (any age group), CDA, or equivalent degree and experience (preferred, not required)
  • Daycare experience in a center-based or private school setting
  • An engaging and energetic demeanor and a love for helping young children meet and exceed their developmental goals

Some requirements of the role include:

  • Availability to work Monday through Friday within operating hours of the center (7:30 am to 5:00 pm)
  • 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

As a Floating Toddler Teacher, you will:

  • Support lead teachers in daily classroom activities, lesson prep, and learning routines
  • Provide flexible classroom coverage across infant, toddler, and preschool age groups in a licensed child care setting
  • Step into different classrooms as needed to maintain consistent, high-quality care
  • Build meaningful relationships with children, teachers, and families
  • Help maintain a clean, safe, and nurturing environment throughout the day

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
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    *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
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!
 

Compensation (from employer):
17–24 USD per-hour-wage

About this role

Summary

Support multiple classrooms, engage children, assist teachers, maintain safe environment.

Job title

Floating Teacher

Experience level

preferred, not required

Industry

childcare

Location requirements

Beverly, MA; remote not allowed

Salary

$17k–$24k

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

EEC Teacher Certificationchildcare experienceability to lift up to 50lbsability to stand 90% of the day

Preferred skills

flexibilityteamworktime management

Specializations

childcareearly childhoodinfanttoddlerpreschool
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Beverly, MA, USA

On-site City