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Infant Teacher

Magical Beginnings
Medford, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/22/2026

Join a Place Where Hugs, First Smiles, and Milestone Moments Matter Every Day!

 

Are you a nurturing, patient, and passionate caregiver who loves helping infants grow, explore, and thrive? We’re looking for a dedicated Infant Teacher to join our warm, welcoming early childhood education center—where every coo, giggle, and developmental milestone is celebrated.

 

At our center, you’ll be part of a supportive team that values connection, compassion, and curiosity. You'll provide loving, responsive care in a safe, enriching environment designed to help our littlest learners feel secure, soothed, and stimulated. From tummy time to first steps, you’ll play an important role in shaping a child’s earliest experiences and building the foundation for lifelong learning.

 

If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in a setting that feels like home, apply today to become an Infant Teacher with us. Let’s grow together—one cuddle, one giggle, and one milestone at a time.

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You'll thrive in this role if you have:
  • EEC Infant Toddler Certification or CDA required
  • High School Diploma or GED required, Associate’s or Bachelor’s in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred
  • Daycare experience in a center-based or private school setting
  • A nurturing demeanor and a love for infants and their development
  • A minimum of one year of experience working in an infant classroom, practicing safe feeding/sleeping, diapering, sanitation, and sensory and motor development support


Some requirements of the role include:
  • Flexibility to work an 8-hour shift within the operating hours of the school, including opening and closing shifts
  • 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 an Infant Teacher, you will be responsible for:
  • Collaborating with your co-teacher to equally prepare curriculum, lesson plans, materials, and monthly newsletters.
  • Keeping parents informed by posting parent information on the Class Dojo app and classroom boards.
  • Providing a safe environment by maintaining orderly, clean, and appealing classrooms.
  • Encouraging children’s participation by providing age-appropriate interactive activities.
  • Maintaining cleanliness of the classroom: routine opening/closing of the classroom (including, but not limited to wiping down the toys, cleaning tables, vacuuming the room, sanitizing the room (after all children have left), bathrooms, emptying trash, and overall preparation of the classroom for the next morning.
  • Engaging with students in free play, supervising/zone during outdoor time, helping with bathroom needs and diapering, bottle and meal assistance (preparing bottles, heating up lunches, cutting up food, helping open containers, supervision), naptime assistance, etc.
  • Adhering to infants' individual feeding and sleeping schedules.
  • Tracking children’s progress and completing assessments.
  • Maintaining your EEC required professional development hours and PQ registry.
  • Attending monthly staff meetings.
  • Creating a fun and safe learning environment for your students.
  • Establishing and maintaining positive relationships with students and parents.


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


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$18 - $24 an hour
Payroll is processed weekly.
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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.

Salary : $18 - $24

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