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About the Role

YMCA Tomorrow Academy is seeking dedicated Early Childhood Educators (ECE I & II) to inspire young learners in an infant, toddler, or preschool classroom. You will create a warm, safe, and engaging environment where children feel secure, valued, and inspired to explore. This role is grounded in YMCA Playing to Learn, focusing on building secure attachment, strengthening self-regulation, and supporting whole-child development. The position reports to the Director and partners with the Associate Director and leadership team.

Responsibilities

Provide high-quality care and education for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years in alignment with YMCA Playing to Learn.
Establish and maintain consistent, responsive daily care routines that support children’s physical well-being and emotional security.
Serve as a co-teacher within the classroom team, sharing responsibility for planning, documentation, supervision, family communication, and daily classroom operations.
Create and maintain a welcoming, safe, clean, organized, and home-like learning environment that reflects Playing to Learn principles.
Lead observation-based curriculum planning using the YMCA Playing to Learn process: Observe, Record, Reflect, Plan, Extend.
Design and implement intentional learning experiences that promote development across language, literacy, math, science, physical development, and social-emotional growth.
Facilitate consistent small-group experiences that build strong relationships, foster self-regulation, encourage empathy, and support positive peer interactions.
Develop and demonstrate expertise in Outdoor Learning Environments and nature-based play, integrating outdoor experiences into daily curriculum planning.
Observe, document, and assess each child’s development and progress, maintaining accurate and current records, portfolios, and assessments.
Communicate consistently and professionally with families regarding their child’s development, milestones, daily experiences, and any concerns.
Ensure compliance with Texas Child Care Regulation directives, CACFP guidelines, health and sanitation standards, and YMCA policies.
Conduct regular safety checks of the classroom and outdoor learning environments.
Distribute meals and snacks in accordance with USDA, CACFP, sanitation, and safety guidelines.
Participate in ongoing professional development, team meetings, and quality improvement initiatives.
Promote YMCA character values, mission, and wellness philosophy in all interactions.
Lead by example in modeling the YMCA’s mission, vision, and values.
Serve as an ambassador of the YMCA’s work and culture.
Complete other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High School graduate or GED equivalent.
Minimum age of 18 years.
Have or be willing to obtain CPR/first aid certification, a criminal background check, and a food handler certification.
Supportive team player willing to roll up their sleeves.
Able to remain calm and effective under stressful or challenging situations.
Availability to work Monday – Friday with a flexible schedule.

Skills

Relationship-based learning
Curriculum planning
Observation
Documentation
Family communication
Classroom management
Child development
Outdoor learning
Nature-based play
Assessment
Professional communication
Compliance
Safety
Sanitation
Professional development
Teamwork
Problem-solving
Emergent curriculum (preferred)
Best practices in early learning (preferred)

Location

Onsite

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Experience in a licensed childcare setting preferred

Education Level

High School graduate or GED equivalent
Child Development Associate (CDA) credential program (ECE I)
Commitment to obtaining CDA within 12 months (ECE I)
Associate or bachelor’s degree with a major in early childhood education, child development, elementary education, or early childhood special education (ECE II)
Degree in a non-related field with at least 36 college credit hours in early childhood education, child development, elementary education, and/or early childhood special education (ECE II)
State public school certification for children birth through age 8 (ECE II)

About the Company

YMCA Tomorrow Academy is dedicated to providing high-quality early childhood education.
Grounded in YMCA Playing to Learn curriculum.
Promotes YMCA character values, mission, and wellness philosophy.