Afternoon Floating Assistant Teacher

Floating Assistant Teacher
Early Education | Bellingham, MA | Part-Time, Afternoons

Play, Support, Inspire — Join Our Team as a Floating Assistant Teacher!

We're hiring a Floating Assistant Teacher for afternoon shifts at our Bellingham location. If you're an entry-level educator, a caregiver with prior childcare experience, or someone looking to grow into a certified teaching role and comfortable supporting infants through preschool age, we'd love to meet you.

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.

At Magical Beginnings, 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.

You'll thrive in this role if you have:

EEC Teacher Certification, 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 with flexibility to work between 2:00 pm and 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 Assistant Teacher, you will be responsible for:

Providing substitute coverage across classrooms when teachers are out sick, on planning time, or need a break throughout the day

Assisting classroom teachers with daily activities, lesson materials, free play, and outdoor supervision

Helping with daily routines, including diapering, snack and mealtime assistance, and naptime

Helping maintain cleanliness throughout the school, including classrooms, common areas, and shared spaces

Encouraging children's participation through age-appropriate interactive activities

Building positive relationships with students, families, and fellow teachers

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