Provide high-quality care and supervision for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years across multiple classrooms. Support the implementation of observation-based curriculum and maintain safe, sanitary environments in alignment with YMCA standards.
Requirements summary
Requires a high school diploma or GED and must be at least 18 years old. Candidates should be willing to obtain CPR/First Aid and food handler certifications, with preferred experience in licensed childcare settings.
Are you a passionate, caring, and reflective early childhood professional who believes that relationships are the foundation of learning?
YMCA Tomorrow Academy is seeking dedicated Early Childhood Educators (ECE I & II) to join our team and inspire our youngest learners in an infant, toddler, or preschool classroom.
In this role, you will create a warm, safe, and engaging environment where children feel secure, valued, and inspired to explore their world.
Grounded in YMCA Playing to Learn, you will approach both curriculum and daily caregiving routines as intentional opportunities to build secure attachment, strengthen self-regulation, and support whole-child development.
We are looking for educators who understand that nurturing young children requires professionalism, patience, creativity, and consistency, and who are committed to making a lasting impact during the most critical years of development.
As a Floater, you will provide consistent support across multiple classrooms, stepping in where needed to maintain high-quality care and learning experiences. This role requires flexibility, adaptability, and the ability to quickly build positive relationships with children, families, and teammates while ensuring continuity of care throughout the center. We are looking for educators who understand that nurturing young children requires professionalism, patience, creativity, and consistency, and who are committed to making a lasting impact during the most critical years of development.
This position reports directly to the Director and partners closely with the Associate Director and broader Early Education leadership team to ensure high-quality program delivery, compliance, and continuous improvement.
How You Will Make an Impact
Provide high-quality care and supervision for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years in alignment with YMCA Playing to Learn.
Serve as a flexible co-teacher across infant, toddler, and preschool classrooms, stepping into small-group leadership as assigned.
Establish and maintain responsive daily care routines, including feeding, diapering, toileting, grooming, rest time, and transitions to support children’s safety, emotional security, and independence.
Support observation-based curriculum implementation within each classroom, adapting quickly to age-specific developmental needs.
Maintain safe supervision and active engagement while adjusting to varying classroom ratios and schedules throughout the day.
Assist lead classroom educators with documentation, child portfolios, and daily family communication as needed.
Maintain consistent expectations for positive guidance, self-regulation support, and relationship-based interactions across all age groups.
Support Outdoor Learning Environments by supervising and engaging children in safe, developmentally appropriate outdoor experiences.
Perform additional classroom cleaning and sanitation duties, including disinfecting high-touch surfaces, vacuuming rugs, sanitizing materials, and maintaining organized environments.
Assist the Center Chef with food preparation, meal distribution, and sanitation procedures in accordance with CACFP, USDA, and health department guidelines.
Support daily opening and closing procedures, including classroom setup and breakdown.
Ensure compliance with Texas Child Care Regulation, YMCA policies, and health and safety standards.
Participate in professional development and team meetings.
Promote YMCA character values and serve as an ambassador of YMCA culture.
Complete other duties as assigned.
What You Bring to the Y
High School graduate or GED equivalent.
Experience in a licensed childcare setting preferred.
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
Knowledge or experience with emergent curriculum and best practices in early learning preferred
Availability: You have the availability to work Monday – Friday with a flexible schedule.
Physical Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, talk, and occasionally lift and/or move items, including equipment, furniture, and/or children. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Market context
Texas classroom teacher roles stay competitive
In Texas, classroom teacher roles in early childhood settings are often driven by steady demand for qualified educators who can meet licensing and safety requirements. This role is competitive because employers look for a CDA for infants/toddlers or an early childhood-related associate or bachelor’s degree, plus a positive, energetic approach and clean background checks. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then confirm your credential matches the age group before applying.
