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Magical Beginnings

Afternoon Floating Assistant Teacher

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A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.

$41,845 / year median in Massachusetts

+9% projected growth

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Floating Assistant Teacher Early Education \u007C Bellingham, MA \u007C 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 Payroll is processed weekly.
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! We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.