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
*Available to full-time employees only
If you are ready to join a team that has fun, laughs together, and support each other, contact us! We cannot wait to meet you!
