Floater Early Childhood Teacher

Greater Austin YMCA•Austin, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

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: You have the availability to work Monday – Friday with a flexible schedule.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a licensed childcare setting preferred.
Knowledge or experience with emergent curriculum and best practices in early learning preferred.

Responsibilities

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.