Infant Teacher - Paid Winter Break
Hamilton, MA
Magical Beginnings Early Learning Centers – Hamilton, MA /
Full Time /
On-site
Infant Teacher – Early Childhood Education | Child Care & Daycare Setting
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. Whether your experience comes from a preschool, daycare, or child care environment, your skills will make a lasting difference here.
At our center, you’ll be part of a supportive team of educators, including preschool teachers and teacher assistants, who value connection, compassion, and curiosity. You'll provide loving, responsive care in a safe, enriching child care 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 through quality early childhood education.
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.
You'll thrive in this role if you have:
- Massachusetts EEC Infant/Toddler Teacher Certification (Required)
- Experience working with infants (6 weeks to 15 months) in a licensed early childhood education program, daycare, or child care center
- A warm, responsive caregiving style and understanding of infant development
- CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain within 3 months of hire)
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:
- Providing individualized, nurturing care to infants in a licensed child care or daycare setting
- Supporting early developmental milestones through tummy time, sensory play, cuddles, and structured routines
- Ensuring a safe and clean classroom environment by following best practices for diapering, feeding, and safe sleep
- Building trusting relationships with families by maintaining open and ongoing communication about each child’s growth
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
$18 - $24 an hour
Payroll is processed weekly.
Here, your role as an Infant 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!
