Preschool Teacher - Paid Winter Break

Magical Beginnings Learning CentersWakefield, MassachusettsOn-siteFull-timeNew grad, 0–1 yearsListed 2 days ago

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About this role

What You'll Do

As a Preschool Teacher, you'll play an important role in creating a safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate classroom where children can learn, grow, and thrive.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Create Engaging Learning Experiences: Plan and implement age-appropriate preschool curriculum and activities that encourage exploration, creativity, early literacy, math, science, social-emotional development, and school readiness.

- Build Meaningful Relationships: Develop nurturing, positive relationships with children and families while fostering a welcoming and inclusive classroom environment.

- Support Child Development: Observe, assess, and document children's developmental progress, identifying opportunities to support individual learning needs and milestones.

- Maintain a Safe Environment: Ensure classroom spaces are clean, organized, engaging, and compliant with all applicable health, safety, and state licensing regulations.

- Collaborate With Your Team: Work alongside fellow educators, school leadership, and support staff to provide consistent, high-quality early childhood education.

- Encourage Positive Behavior: Use positive guidance strategies to support social skills, independence, emotional regulation, and problem-solving.

- Partner With Families: Communicate regularly with parents and caregivers about classroom activities, developmental milestones, and their child's daily experiences.

What We're Looking For

We believe exceptional preschool teachers bring a combination of education, patience, creativity, and genuine enthusiasm for helping children succeed.

Qualified candidates will have:

- A genuine passion for early childhood education and working with preschool-aged children.

- A warm, patient, and nurturing approach to teaching.

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

- The ability to create engaging, developmentally appropriate classroom activities.

- A collaborative mindset and willingness to contribute to a positive school community.

- An understanding of child development, positive classroom management, and early learning practices.

- The ability to meet applicable state licensing and background check requirements.

Education & Experience:

- High school diploma or equivalent required.

- EEC Preschool Teacher Certification is required.

- Early childhood education coursework, a degree in Early Childhood Education, or a related field is preferred.

- Previous experience working in a preschool, daycare, childcare center, or early learning environment is required.

- Ability to work a full time schedule within operating hours of 7:30 am to 5:00 pm, with availability to close.

Payroll is processed weekly.