How you Will Power our Purpose (Job Summary)

Build a Path to a Brighter Future. Our Early Education programs are designed to meet the unique needs of children through intentional, age-appropriate instruction focusing on cognitive, language, social, and physical development. As an Early Education Teacher, you will foster essential growth, nurture curiosity, and build genuine relationships. You will cultivate a warm and inclusive classroom environment, while teaching foundational life skills by using effective tools, strategies, and techniques to prepare children for school readiness. Celebrate the Joy of Learning with Us!

Position Details:

• Location: EAC YMCA KIPP Paseo Preschool (6800 Metropolis Dr, Austin, TX 78744)
• Shift: 9:15 am - 6:15 pm (subject to change based on needs of the program)
• Age Group: Toddlers (subject to change based on needs of the program)

How You Will Make an Impact (Essential Functions)

• Provide care for children ages 6 weeks (about 1 and a half months) to 4 years old, such as establishing schedules and routines, grooming, feeding, and changing diapers.
• Maintain a welcoming, safe, and clean environment which includes cleaning classrooms and equipment and disinfecting toys.
• Guide children through a research-based curriculum to grow their ability to grasp new concepts, understand increasingly complex information, and prepare for the next level of care or entry into school.
• Develop respectful and dynamic relationships with families and staff.
• Distribute snacks following sanitation, USDA, and CCR guidelines
• Build confidence with a special emphasis on social-emotional development, impulse control, and social skills.
• Maintain required records relating to the Early Education Program.
• Responsible for the safety of the children within the Texas Child Care Regulation directives.
• Enforce safety and security standards for children and visitors.
• Attend required staff development and team meetings.
• Promote the YMCA character values, mission, wellness philosophy, and role in the community.
• Lead by example the Y's mission, vision, and values with program participants, members, staff, and guests.
• Become an Ambassador of the Y's work and culture by being the ultimate storyteller of who we are as an organization and brand.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

What You Bring to the Community Enterprise

• High School graduate or GED equivalent.

• Minimum age of 18 years.
• Related education and/or experience in childhood development
• Minimum 6 months prior experience working with children ages 6 weeks to 4 years old.
• You are a team player with a positive, service-oriented attitude, and you can work well with others.
• You are organized, able to prioritize tasks and handle multiple assignments.
• You listen for understanding and meaning. You speak and write effectively.
• You continue to learn from success and failure.
• You leverage people's differences as strengths.

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.Req Benefits:

Our mission isn't just a statement-it's a guiding force that shapes our actions every day. Rooted in our unwavering commitment to serving our community and esteemed team members, our mission is a true way of life. We're passionate about fostering health and wellness for all, and we're truly excited to introduce the following comprehensive benefits package that has been thoughtfully designed to prioritize your well-being.

• Health Insurance: We provide comprehensive health coverage, including medical, dental, and vision plans, to ensure the well-being of our employees.
• Retirement Savings Plan: We offer a 12% employer-funded retirement plan upon meeting eligibility, empowering employees to plan for their future.
• Paid Time Off: Work-life integration is important to us, which is why we provide up to 48 days of paid time off over vacation, holidays, and sick leave.
• Additional Perks: Free household membership to facilities operated by the Greater Austin YMCA, which is worth $1,000 annually.

The Greater Austin YMCA is a nonprofit community enterprise with a vision to cultivate thriving communities across Central Texas where every person benefits from an empowered and well-educated childhood, equitable access to opportunities, resulting in an elevated quality of life and the promise of a sustainable future. Founded in 1953 and anchored in three Central Texas counties, the Y has served close to 500,000 people and provided more than $30M in financial assistance and program subsidies over the past 10 years. We operate 8 community centers and Camp Moody along with 6 early childhood education centers, 60 afterschool programs on school campuses in four districts, and 20 summer camps, with 1500 staff team members, 1000 volunteers, and a $47M annual operating budget.

Additional Information:

The organization has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.

The Greater Austin YMCA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Greater Austin YMCA complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which we have employees. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.