Floating Assistant Teacher - Paid Winter Break
Wilton, CT
Magical Beginnings Early Learning Centers – Wilton, CT /
Full Time /
On-site
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, daycare, and preschool programs across Massachusetts, our award-winning centers are dedicated to creating joyful learning environments where infants, toddlers, and preschoolers thrive.
We’re currently seeking a Floating Assistant Teacher to join our passionate team at our Wilton location. 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 preschool learners, or supporting fellow daycare teachers, you’ll be an essential part of our nurturing and collaborative community.
If you’re a compassionate, energetic teacher who values early childhood education and is excited to make a lasting difference in the lives of young children, we’d love to meet you!
You'll thrive in this role if you have:
- A high school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 1-2 years in a classroom setting is preferred
- Daycare experience in a center-based, private, or public school setting
- An energetic approach to learning and an positive attitude
- Curiosity, creativity, and a strong team-focused mindset
Some requirements for this role include:
- Ability to work the following schedule: Monday through Friday with availability to work until 6:00 pm daily
- 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 strong collaboration skills
As a Float Aide, you will be responsible for:
- Providing substitute coverage when teachers are either out sick, completing planning time, or on a break
- Assisting classroom teachers with opening/closing routines and classroom preparation
- Supporting child care throughout the day, including preparing lesson materials, engaging in free play, outdoor supervision, snack and lunch help, bathroom/diapering support, and nap time assistance
- Encouraging children’s participation with age-appropriate, interactive activities
- Maintaining cleanliness and organization in the daycare center
- Attending monthly staff meetings and completing required professional development in early childhood education
- Building positive relationships with students and families
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
- 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
$16 - $22 an hour
Payroll is processed weekly.
If you’re ready to join a fun, collaborative team of preschool teachers and make a meaningful impact in early childhood education, apply today! We cannot wait to meet you.
