Early Childhood Teacher
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. As an Early Childhood 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
- Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field.
- Infant Toddler CDA or willingness to obtain within one year.
- 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
- Bachelor’s degree
- 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
- $40,000 competitive base annual salary
- Generous paid time off: vacation, sick, personal leave + 12 paid holidays + days off during spring and winter, in accordance with 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)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
