At Magical Beginnings Learning Centers, we believe exceptional infant care begins with compassionate educators who understand the importance of safe, nurturing, and responsive early childhood experiences. We are currently seeking a caring, dependable, and experienced Infant Teacher to join our childcare and preschool team in Mansfield, MA.
This opportunity is ideal for an educator who is passionate about infant development, relationship-based caregiving, and creating a warm, engaging daycare classroom environment where children feel safe, supported, and encouraged to grow.
We are specifically seeking candidates who hold active Massachusetts EEC Infant/Toddler Teacher Certification and have experience working in an infant classroom, daycare center, childcare center, or early childhood education setting.
As an Infant Teacher at Magical Beginnings, you will play an essential role in supporting developmental milestones through nurturing interactions, sensory learning, individualized care, and strong family communication during the most important stages of early childhood development.
### What You'll Need to Succeed:
EEC Infant Toddler 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 infants and their development
A minimum of one year of experience working in an infant classroom, practicing safe feeding/sleeping, diapering, sanitation, and sensory and motor development support
### A Typical Day May Include:
Providing attentive, nurturing care for infants in a licensed childcare and early childhood education setting
Supporting infant development through sensory play, tummy time, music, language-rich interaction, movement, and age-appropriate learning activities
Creating a warm, engaging, and safe infant classroom environment that promotes emotional security and developmental growth
Following individualized feeding, sleeping, diapering, and care routines while maintaining open communication with families
Building strong relationships with parents and guardians through daily updates, milestone tracking, and positive family engagement
Maintaining classroom cleanliness, sanitization, and organization in accordance with Massachusetts EEC regulations and health and safety standards
Ensuring compliance with all safe sleep policies, teacher-to-child ratios, and childcare licensing requirements
Supervising infants at all times while maintaining a calm, responsive, and nurturing classroom atmosphere
Collaborating with Assistant Teachers and center leadership to support a positive, team-oriented childcare environment
Assisting with lesson planning and implementing developmentally appropriate infant curriculum and caregiving practices
Supporting children’s social, emotional, cognitive, language, and physical development through consistent, responsive care and play-based learning experiences
### 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
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.
