Toddler Assistant Teacher - Paid Winter Break - Full-time

Inspire Growth. Build Confidence. Spark Curiosity. Join Magical Beginnings as a Toddler Classroom Teacher! At Magical Beginnings, we believe the toddler years are a magical time full of discovery, wonder, and rapid development. With care, we care — and that deep commitment to nurturing young learners is at the heart of everything we do. We are currently seeking a Toddler Teacher to join our loving and experienced team at our Hamilton center. In this role, you will lead a classroom of curious and active toddlers, guiding them through essential milestones with patience, positivity, and purpose.



You'll thrive in this role if you have:

EEC Infant Toddler Certification, CDA, or equivalent degree and experience (preferred, not required)

Daycare experience in a center-based or private school setting

Patience, positive energy, and a love for helping young children meet and exceed their developmental goals

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 Toddler Teacher, you will be responsible for:

Collaborating with your co-teacher to equally prepare curriculum, lesson plans, materials, and monthly newsletters.

Keeping parents informed by posting parent information on the Class Dojo app and classroom boards.

Providing a safe environment by maintaining orderly, clean, and appealing classrooms.

Encouraging children’s participation by providing age-appropriate interactive activities.

Maintaining cleanliness of the classroom: routine opening/closing of the classroom (including, but not limited to wiping down the toys, cleaning tables, vacuuming the room, sanitizing the room (after all children have left), bathrooms, emptying trash, and overall preparation of the classroom for the next morning.

Engaging with students in free play, supervising/zone during outdoor time, helping with bathroom needs (including toilet training assistance and diapering), snack and meal assistance (preparing bottles, heating up lunches, cutting up food, helping open containers, supervision), naptime assistance, etc.

Adhering to the daily classroom schedule while assisting teachers.

Tracking children’s progress and completing assessments.

Maintaining your EEC required professional development hours and PQ registry.

Attending monthly staff meetings.

Creating a fun and safe learning environment for your students.

Establishing and maintaining positive relationships with students and parents.

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