YMCA Southeast Early Childhood Education Center

🌟 Make a difference every day by helping young children learn, grow, and thrive.

The Heart of the Valley YMCA Early Childhood Education Centers are looking for passionate, caring professionals to join our team! If you're looking for a meaningful career where you can make a lasting impact on the lives of children and families, we'd love to meet you.

Current Openings:
🍎 Center Director
📚 Preschool Age Teacher
✏️ Pre-K Teacher
👶 Infant Age Teacher

Why join the Y?
✅ Health, dental & vision insurance
✅ Retirement benefits
✅ PTO & vacation
✅ FREE YMCA membership
✅ And more!

Ready to build a career with purpose? Scan the QR code on the flyer or visit ymcahuntsville.org/jobs to learn more and apply today.

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In some way or another, our lives have been touched by the three things that make the Y community so strong:
Youth Development
Healthy Living
Social Responsibility

By listening to each other’s stories, we’re able to catch a glimpse of all the hope, strength, and determination across our YMCA community.

Share your Y story today! https://ymcahuntsville.org/share-your-y-story/

Today, we celebrate the dads, grandfathers, stepdads, mentors, and father figures who help guide, encourage, and inspire the next generation.

Thank you for the countless ways you show up—with patience, strength, support, and love. Your impact reaches far beyond today and helps build stronger families and stronger communities.

From all of us at the Y, Happy Father's Day! 💙

Today, we commemorate Juneteenth, a day that marks the end of slavery in the United States and celebrates freedom, resilience, and the enduring contributions of Black Americans to our communities and our nation.

At the Y, we believe strong communities are built when every person feels valued, connected, and has the opportunity to reach their full potential. As we honor this important day, we reflect on our shared responsibility to foster understanding, create opportunities, and strengthen communities where all people can thrive.

Join us in celebrating freedom, recognizing history, and continuing the work of building a more inclusive future for all. ❤️🖤💚

At Heart of the Valley YMCA, we believe transformational community impact begins with investing in exceptional leadership.

We are excited to share that Erin Ledet has been named our new Executive Director of First Class Pre-K Operations.

Erin is already a trusted and long-standing education leader within our YMCA family, and this appointment reflects both the strength of her experience and our commitment to intentionally aligning leadership talent with organizational strategy.

As part of the implementation of our board-approved Strategic Plan, we are continuing to evolve our organizational structure to support sustainable growth and greater mission impact. This realignment within Early Childhood Education strengthens our ability to expand classroom capacity while elevating the quality of education and care delivered to every child and family we serve.

In this role, Erin will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for all Alabama First Class Pre-K classrooms and related early childhood programs across our association. She will ensure continued excellence through compliance with Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education standards, licensing and grant requirements, continuous quality improvement, and data-driven outcomes.

Her leadership portfolio will include program administration, staff development, fiscal stewardship, curriculum implementation, family engagement, and community partnerships. Erin will also serve as our primary liaison to the Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education and lead organizational early childhood training initiatives that equip our teams with ongoing, research-based professional learning.

This structure positions us not only to grow—but to grow with intention, quality, and excellence.

Heart of the Valley YMCA is deeply committed to expanding access to high-quality early childhood education because we know the earliest years shape lifelong outcomes.

Congratulations, Erin! We are excited for what’s ahead. 💜

🎓 Today we celebrated a big milestone at our Southeast Early Childhood Education Center as our incredible Pre-K graduates took their next big step!

We are so proud of these bright, curious and determined young learners who have grown so much this year. Thank you to our families, teachers and staff for creating a nurturing community where every child can learn, grow and shine. 💙✨

Congratulations, graduates — kindergarten, here they come! 🎉📚🍎

🌸 Happy Mother’s Day from the Heart of the Valley YMCA! 🌸

Today, we celebrate the incredible mothers in our community who inspire us with their strength, love, and dedication. Whether you’re a mom balancing work and family, a new mother navigating the joys and challenges of parenthood, a grandmother passing down wisdom and traditions, or a mother figure, we honor you!

Today is all about YOU! Thank you for the sacrifices you make and the love you give. You are truly amazing. 💕

☀️ SUMMER JUST GOT MORE FUN! ☀️
Spots are STILL AVAILABLE for YMCA Summer Specialty Camps — and your child’s next adventure is waiting! 🎉

From high-energy sports camps to creative movement and splash-filled fun, there’s something for every child ages 2–14 at our Southeast & Hogan Y branches!

Specialty Camp Offerings Include:
🥷 NinjaZone Summer Camp Clinic
💦 Splash Camp
📣 Cheer Camp
⚽ Youth Soccer Camp
🏈 Youth Football Skills Camp
🏀 Youth Basketball Camp
💃 Dance Remix Summer Camp

Whether your child wants to build confidence, learn new skills, stay active, or make new friends, YMCA Specialty Camps are the perfect way to spend the summer in a safe, supportive, and fun environment. 🌟

📍 Offered at Southeast & Hogan Family YMCA
👧 Ages 2–14
🎟️ Limited spots available — register early!

👉 Learn more & sign up today:
https://ymcahuntsville.org/programs/camps/youth-sports-camps/

What a joyful day at the Southeast Early Childhood Education Center! 🐣🌸

Our Easter egg hunt was full of excitement, laughter, and lots of colorful surprises! The children had such a great time searching high and low for eggs—and they were so proud to show off their amazing finds! 🥚✨

Moments like these create memories that last a lifetime 💛