Preschool Assistant Teacher

At Magical Beginnings, we believe 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. As a trusted leader in early childhood education across Massachusetts, our award-winning childcare and preschool centers create joyful learning environments where children thrive socially, emotionally, and academically.

We’re currently seeking an experienced and passionate Preschool Assistant Teacher to join our Upper Village center. This is an exciting opportunity for an early childhood education professional who enjoys creating engaging preschool classroom experiences, building strong family partnerships, and helping young learners develop confidence, independence, and school readiness skills.

As a Preschool Assistant Teacher, you’ll support a preschool classroom environment that supports children’s learning, development, and daily care while ensuring compliance with Massachusetts EEC regulations and center quality standards.

This is an evening shift position, from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm, Monday through Friday.

Role Requirements:

Must meet New York State OCFS qualifications for a Preschool Lead Teacher position in a licensed childcare center

High School Diploma or equivalent required

CDA, Associate’s Degree, or Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field preferred

Previous experience working in a preschool, daycare, childcare, or early childhood education setting required

Prior experience leading a preschool classroom and implementing developmentally appropriate curriculum preferred

Knowledge of child development, classroom management, and age-appropriate learning practices

Ability to maintain compliance with New York State childcare licensing regulations, health and safety standards, and teacher-to-child ratios

Strong communication, teamwork, and organizational skills

Ability to actively engage with children throughout the day, including sitting on the floor, bending, lifting, and participating in indoor and outdoor activities

Must be available to work Monday through Friday from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm.

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all required New York State background clearances and regulatory requirements, including fingerprinting, criminal history review, and Statewide Central Register (SCR) clearance. Candidates must also meet all applicable health and immunization requirements in accordance with state regulations.

As a Preschool Assistant Teacher, you will be responsible for:

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

Mentor program

Teacher appreciation events

Team building activities

School community outreach projects