Assistant Teacher

CHILD DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES • Williamsburg, VA

15h • $31,000

About The Position

At Child Development Resources (CDR), we believe every child deserves a strong start. We are a mission-driven nonprofit providing high-quality, inclusive early childhood education that nurtures the whole child—socially, emotionally, physically, and intellectually. If you're passionate about making a difference and want a role that combines purpose with an exceptional work-life balance, we invite you to join our team as an Early Childhood Teacher.

When you join CDR, you’re not just starting a job—you’re joining a supportive, community-focused team where your work truly matters. We offer a competitive total compensation package, generous paid time off, and the opportunity to impact lives every single day.

Position Overview:

As an Early Childhood Assistant Teacher working with children ages 6 weeks to 3 years, you will:

Provide developmentally appropriate care and education in a nurturing environment.
Foster growth in key developmental areas: social, emotional, nutritional, and physical.
Partner with families to support children’s learning and individual needs.
Maintain a low teacher-to-child ratio (4:1) in classrooms capped at 8 children.
Play a key role in our federally funded Early Head Start (EHS) program, supporting qualifying families with vital early learning services.

Requirements

• Experience working in infant-toddler settings with diverse families and children of all abilities.
• Knowledge of child safety, nutrition, and inclusive early learning practices.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a genuine love for working with children.
• Must be able to successfully complete child protective services and criminal background checks.
• A successful completion of a TB Risk Assessment and health exam is required upon hire.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Head Start Performance Standards and VA Child Care Licensing
• Bilingual skills
• Current certifications in CPR, First Aid, and Medication Administration Training (MAT)

Responsibilities

• Provide developmentally appropriate care and education in a nurturing environment.
• Foster growth in key developmental areas: social, emotional, nutritional, and physical.
• Partner with families to support children’s learning and individual needs.
• Maintain a low teacher-to-child ratio (4:1) in classrooms capped at 8 children.
• Play a key role in our federally funded Early Head Start (EHS) program, supporting qualifying families with vital early learning services.

Benefits

• $31,000. competitive base annual salary
• Generous paid time off: vacation, sick, personal leave + 12 paid holidays + paid days off during spring and winter (based on James City County and York County Public School Schedules)
• 401(k) retirement plan with 6% employer contribution that is fully-vested after 3 years
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid life insurance and optional short-term disability coverage
• Free Calm mental health app subscription
• Paid professional development and certifications (CPR, First Aid, MAT, CDA)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees