Early Childhood Assistant Teacher

🌟 new building. New opportunities. New you. 🌟

Infant & toddler assistant teacher- Early head start: Child development resources (Cdr) | williamsburg, va

Are you ready for a fresh start in a brand-new environment where you can grow your career, make a difference, and be part of something meaningful?

At Child Development Resources (CDR), we believe every child deserves a strong start. As a trusted nonprofit serving families throughout our community, we're committed to providing exceptional early childhood education that helps children thrive socially, emotionally, physically, and intellectually.

With our move into a beautiful new facility and exciting growth ahead, there has never been a better time to join our team.

Why choose cdr?

At CDR, you're more than an employee—you are part of a mission-driven team dedicated to changing lives every day.

What you'll love about working here: ✨ Beautiful new state-of-the-art facility

✨ Supportive, family-focused culture

✨ Meaningful work that impacts children and families

✨ Career growth and advancement opportunities

✨ Paid professional development and credentialing

✨ Exceptional work-life balance

✨ Competitive salary and benefits

Your opportunity

As an Early Childhood Assistant Teacher serving children ages 6 weeks to 3 years, you'll create a warm, engaging classroom where children feel safe, supported, and inspired to learn.

You'll

• Provide nurturing, developmentally appropriate care and education
• Support children's social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development
• Build positive partnerships with families
• Create engaging learning experiences through play and exploration
• Maintain a low teacher-to-child ratio of just 4:1
• Work in classrooms with a maximum of 8 children
• Help deliver life-changing Early Head Start services to qualifying families

Every day brings new opportunities to make a lasting impact during the most important years of a child's development.

Grow your career with us

Whether you're just beginning your early childhood journey or looking to take the next step, CDR invests in your success.

We offer

• Paid, self-paced Infant/Toddler CDA credentialing
• Ongoing professional development
• CPR, First Aid, and MAT certifications
• Coaching, mentoring, and advancement opportunities
• Supportive leadership committed to your growth

Qualifications

• Required
• Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field
• (Bachelor's Degree preferred)
• Experience working with infants and toddlers
• Passion for supporting children and families
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills

• Preferred
• Willing to obtain Infant/Toddler CDA Credential
• Knowledge of Head Start Performance Standards
• Knowledge of Virginia Child Care Licensing requirements
• Bilingual skills
• CPR, First Aid, and MAT certifications

Outstanding benefits & total rewards

Starting salary: $30,000 annually

• Time off you'll actually use
• Generous vacation leave
• Sick leave
• Personal leave
• 12 paid holidays
• Additional paid time off during Spring and Winter breaks aligned with James City County and York County Public School schedules

• Health & wellness
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Employer-paid Life Insurance
• Optional Short-Term Disability Coverage
• Free Calm Premium Subscription for mental wellness

• Financial security
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• 6% Employer Contribution
• Fully vested after 3 years

• Professional development
• Paid training and certifications
• Career advancement opportunities
• Continuing education support

Join our team and help shape brighter futures

If you're looking for more than just a job—if you're looking for purpose, growth, and a place where your work truly matters—we'd love to meet you.

New Building. New Opportunities. New You.

Apply today and become part of a team that is strengthening families, empowering

children, and building a stronger community every day.

Additional requirements

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of

• Criminal background check
• Child Protective Services background check
• TB Risk Assessment
• Health examination

Child Development Resources is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug-Free Workplace.