Toddler Teacher

Magical Beginnings

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Essex, MA on site Until 8/21/2026 First posted May 1, 2026 Last posted May 1, 2026
Job description

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.

You'll thrive in this role if you have:

  • 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

Qualifications:

  • 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
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    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

Responsibilities:

  • 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

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
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!
 
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.
 
 

Compensation (from employer):
18–24 USD per-hour-wage

About this role

Summary

Lead toddler classroom, support development, design activities, maintain safe environment, communicate with families

Job title

Toddler Teacher

Experience level

not specified

Industry

early childhood education

Location requirements

Essex, MA; remote work not allowed

Salary

18–24 USD per-hour-wage

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

EEC teacher certificationdaycare experiencepatienceclassroom management

Preferred skills

infant toddler certificationparaprofessional experience

Specializations

childcarepreschooldevelopmental milestoneslesson planning
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Essex, MD 21221, USA

On-site City