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Infant & Toddler 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 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

• Infant/Toddler CDA Credential (or willingness to obtain within one year)
• 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

$40,000 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.