About the role
Certified Preschool Teacher
Early Childhood Education | Childcare | Daycare | Full-Time | Kingston, MA
Join a Place Where Curiosity, Creativity, and Milestone Moments Matter Every Day!
Are you a nurturing, passionate educator who loves helping preschoolers grow, explore, and thrive? We're looking for a dedicated EEC Certified Preschool Teacher to join our warm early childhood education center in Kingston. If you're an experienced preschool teacher, pre-K teacher, or early childhood educator who loves the 3–6 year age group, we'd love to meet you.
You'll be part of a supportive team providing engaging, hands-on learning in a safe environment where preschoolers feel confident and excited to learn. Apply today to make a meaningful impact — one lesson, one discovery, and one milestone at a time.
You'll thrive in this role if you have
- EEC Preschool 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 preschoolers and their development
- A minimum of one year of experience working in a preschool classroom, supporting age-appropriate curriculum, social-emotional growth, and cognitive and motor development
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 a Preschool Teacher, you will be responsible for
- Collaborating with your co-teacher to prepare curriculum, lesson plans, and materials
- Providing engaging, age-appropriate activities that support each preschooler's development
- Keeping parents informed and building positive relationships with children and families
- Maintaining a safe, clean, and orderly classroom environment
- Assisting with daily routines, including meals, bathroom needs, and naptime
- Tracking children's progress and completing required assessments
- Maintaining your EEC-required professional development hours and PQ registry
- Helping preschoolers build confidence, independence, and early social and communication skills
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
At Magical Beginnings, we don't just provide childcare — we build foundations for life.
If you're passionate about early childhood education and ready to join a team that truly lives its values, apply today. We are actively and urgently hiring our next Infant Teacher at our Pembroke, MA location.
About Magical Beginnings
Magical Beginnings Learning Centers is a growing network of early childhood schools across Massachusetts, 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.
Payroll is processed weekly.