Early Childhood Assistant Teacher

CHILD DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES • Williamsburg, VA

3h • $0 - $30,000 • Onsite

About The Position

This position is for an Infant & Toddler Assistant Teacher in the Early Head Start program at Child Development Resources (CDR) in Williamsburg, VA. CDR is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing exceptional early childhood education. The role involves creating a warm and engaging classroom environment for children aged 6 weeks to 3 years, focusing on their social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development. The assistant teacher will provide nurturing care, build partnerships with families, create learning experiences through play, and help deliver Early Head Start services. The position is in a new, state-of-the-art facility with a low teacher-to-child ratio (4:1) and a maximum of 8 children per classroom.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field
• Experience working with infants and toddlers
• Passion for supporting children and families
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Successful completion of a criminal background check
• Successful completion of a Child Protective Services background check
• Successful completion of a TB Risk Assessment
• Successful completion of a Health examination

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree
• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• Paid professional development and credentialing
• Exceptional work-life balance
• Competitive salary
• 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
• Generous vacation leave
• Sick leave
• Personal leave
• 12 paid holidays
• Additional paid time off during Spring and Winter breaks
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Employer-paid Life Insurance
• Optional Short-Term Disability Coverage
• Free Calm Premium Subscription for mental wellness
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• 6% Employer Contribution to 401(k)
• Fully vested after 3 years
• Paid training and certifications
• Career advancement opportunities
• Continuing education support

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree