Support/Substitute Teacher

CHILD DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES•Williamsburg, VA

3d•Hybrid

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 a Substitute Teacher working with children ages 6 weeks to 3 years, you will provide staffing support, as needed, to our York and James City County centers, assist with 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, and play a key role in our federally funded Early Head Start (EHS) program, supporting qualifying families with vital early learning services.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Prior experience working with babies and young toddlers in group care, providing safe, healthy and responsive care giving and developmentally appropriate learning activities
Flexibility to travel to locations in York County and James City County
Flexibility to work on an as needed basis
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)
Willingness to become an Assistant or Early Childhood Teacher upon credentialing

Responsibilities

Provide staffing support, as needed, to our York and James City County centers
Assist with 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.
Play a key role in our federally funded Early Head Start (EHS) program, supporting qualifying families with vital early learning services.