Toddler 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, our childcare and preschool centers create supportive learning environments where children are encouraged to explore, grow, and build confidence every day.

We’re currently seeking a compassionate and energetic Toddler Assistant Teacher to join our Mt. Sinai center. This role is ideal for an early childhood educator who enjoys supporting toddler development through hands-on learning, structured routines, and meaningful social-emotional interactions during some of the most important years of early childhood growth.

As a Toddler Assistant Teacher, you’ll support a toddler classroom focused on creating a safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate childcare environment while supporting children’s learning, communication, and independence.

• Support with planning and implementing age-appropriate toddler curriculum, classroom activities, and sensory learning experiences aligned with early childhood education best practices
• Creating a nurturing and structured toddler classroom environment that supports social, emotional, cognitive, language, and physical development
• Leading daily childcare routines including meals, diapering/toileting, naps, outdoor play, circle time, and classroom transitions
• Supervising toddlers throughout the day while maintaining active engagement, classroom management, and safe teacher-to-child ratios
• Encouraging language development, problem-solving, independence, and positive peer interactions through play-based learning
• Building strong relationships and open communication with families regarding daily activities, milestones, and developmental progress
• Collaborating with Assistant Teachers and center leadership to maintain a positive, team-oriented daycare and preschool environment
• Maintaining classroom cleanliness, organization, and sanitization in accordance with New York State childcare licensing regulations and health and safety standards
• Preparing lesson plans and classroom materials that promote exploration, creativity, and hands-on learning experiences
• Ensuring compliance with all OCFS childcare regulations, center policies, and early childhood education quality standards
• Supporting a positive childcare culture built on professionalism, teamwork, and a genuine passion for early childhood education

Here, your role as a Toddler Lead Teacher connects directly with our mission of high-quality early childhood education. By collaborating with teacher assistants, preschool teachers, and fellow caregivers, you’ll help create a strong educational community where infants thrive from the very beginning. We look forward to seeing you in the classroom!

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 : $17 - $22