Infant Teacher

Magical Beginnings

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Peabody, Massachusetts

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Provide nurturing and responsive care for infants while supporting development through sensory activities and play-based learning. Maintain a safe, clean classroom environment and communicate regularly with families regarding developmental progress.

Qualifications

You possess a Massachusetts EEC Infant/Toddler Teacher Certification and previous experience working with infants in a childcare setting. You demonstrate a strong understanding of infant development and can create a nurturing, safe, and engaging environment.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Massachusetts EEC Infant/Toddler Teacher Certification

CPR/First Aid certification

Job Description

\nWhat You'll Do:

As an Infant Teacher, you will help create a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate infant classroom focused on responsive caregiving, early learning, and individualized attention.

Daily responsibilities may include:

    • Providing attentive, nurturing, and responsive care for infants in a licensed childcare setting
    • Supporting infant development through sensory activities, tummy time, language-rich interactions, music, movement, and play-based learning experiences
    • Following individualized feeding, sleeping, and care schedules for each child
    • Maintaining a calm, safe, and engaging infant classroom environment
    • Building strong relationships and open communication with families regarding daily routines, milestones, and developmental progress
    • Maintaining classroom cleanliness, sanitization, and organization in accordance with Massachusetts EEC regulations and health and safety standards
    • Supervising children at all times while maintaining safe teacher-to-child ratios
    • Collaborating with fellow teachers and center leadership to support a positive and team-focused childcare environment
    • Assisting with diapering, bottle preparation, feeding, and daily infant care routines
    • Supporting a classroom culture centered around warmth, patience, safety, and developmental growth
What You'll Need to Succeed:
  • Massachusetts EEC Infant/Toddler Teacher Certification required
  • Previous experience working in an infant classroom, daycare, childcare center, or early childhood education setting preferred
  • Strong understanding of infant development and developmentally appropriate practices
  • Ability to create a nurturing, safe, and engaging environment for infants
  • Strong communication, teamwork, and professionalism
  • CPR/First Aid certification preferred or willingness to obtain
  • Ability to actively engage with children throughout the day, including lifting, bending, sitting on the floor, and participating in indoor and outdoor activities

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of required Massachusetts background checks and EEC requirements.

Why Join Magical Beginnings?
  • Competitive pay based on experience, education, and EEC certification level
  • Supportive leadership and team-oriented culture
  • Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
  • Stable, established childcare organization focused on quality early education
  • Meaningful work that makes a lasting impact on children and families every day
\n$18 - $24 an hourPayroll is processed weekly.\n

If you’re passionate about early childhood education leadership and want to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children, families, and educators, we’d love to hear from you.

Magical Beginnings offers a supportive leadership environment, opportunities for professional growth, and the ability to help shape a positive and thriving childcare community.

Magical Beginnings is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and families. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of all required state background checks and clearances.

Magical Beginnings

Magical Beginnings is an award-winning collection of early learning centers serving children and families across New England. With a focus on building self-confidence through curiosity and community, our dedicated educators help each child grow at their own pace, preparing them for a bright and independent future. Our mission is care. We put our hearts into everything we do, from the careful attention paid to children and our environments, to the deeply loving care we provide within our classrooms, to the joyful impact we make in the communities we serve. When we inspire confidence and encourage self-expression, we believe that every day can be filled with discovery, laughter, and learning. We're not just a daycare - we're a partner in each child's development, offering peace of mind for families and celebrating each magical moment along the way.
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