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 centers create joyful learning environments where children feel supported, confident, and excited to learn each day.
We’re currently seeking a warm, dependable, and team-oriented Schoolwide Assistant Teacher to join our Harmon center. In this role, you’ll support classrooms throughout the school, helping teachers create positive experiences for infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children while building meaningful connections with children, families, and fellow educators.
As a Schoolwide Assistant Teacher at our Harmon early childhood education center, you’ll provide flexible classroom support across infant, toddler, and preschool programs while helping maintain a safe, engaging, and nurturing daycare environment. This role is ideal for candidates interested in childcare, preschool teaching, daycare support, or early childhood education careers.
You'll thrive in this role if you have:
High school diploma or equivalent
Experience with infants preferred
Willingness to complete OCFS required trainings
CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)
Some requirements of the role include:
Availability to work Monday through Friday from 11:00 am to 3:00 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 Schoolwide Support Teacher, you will be responsible for:
Assisting Lead Teachers and classroom teams with daycare and preschool classroom activities, lesson plans, and age-appropriate curriculum
Supporting children through daily childcare routines including arrival, circle time, meals, diapering/toileting, nap time, outdoor play, and classroom transitions
Helping create a positive, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate learning environment for infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children
Supervising children throughout the day to ensure safety, engagement, and compliance with teacher-to-child ratios
Maintaining classroom cleanliness, organization, and sanitization in accordance with Massachusetts EEC licensing regulations and health and safety standards
Assisting with classroom setup, snack and meal support, and daily daycare operations as needed
Floating between classrooms to support staffing coverage and operational needs across the childcare center
Building strong relationships with children, families, teachers, and center leadership through teamwork and professionalism
Supporting compliance with all daycare licensing requirements, center policies, and early childhood education regulations
Helping maintain classrooms that are prepared for licensing visits, inspections, and quality assurance standards
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
*Available to full-time employees only
If you’re passionate about supporting young learners, enjoy working collaboratively, and want to be part of a caring and mission-driven school community, we’d love to connect with 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.
