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This position focuses on creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment that encourages social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development. The assistant collaborates closely with lead educators and caregivers to implement age-appropriate playgroup sessions tailored to meet the diverse needs of children. By observing and engaging with children, the assistant helps identify developmental milestones and supports individualized learning goals. Ultimately, this role contributes to fostering a positive early childhood experience that lays the foundation for lifelong learning and well-being.\nWhat you will do:\nAssist in planning and facilitating daily playgroup activities that promote developmental skills across multiple domains.\nCreate and maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for children and their families.\nSupport children’s social interactions by encouraging cooperative play and positive communication.\nObserve and document children’s progress and behaviors to inform program adjustments and report to lead staff.\nCommunicate effectively with parents and caregivers to provide updates and support family engagement.\nHelp prepare materials and set up spaces for activities, ensuring all resources are age-appropriate and accessible.\nFollow all health, safety, and regulatory guidelines to ensure compliance and well-being of participants.\nWhat you will bring:\nHigh school diploma or equivalent.\nExperience working with young children in an educational or childcare setting.\nBasic knowledge of child development principles.\nAbility to pass background checks and comply with health and safety standards.\nStrong interpersonal and communication skills.\nPreferred Qualifications:\nAssociate degree or coursework in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field.\nCertification in CPR and First Aid for infants and children.\nExperience working with children with diverse developmental needs or special needs.\nFamiliarity with developmental screening tools and observation techniques.\nBilingual abilities or experience working in multicultural environments.\nThis is a 20 hours per week position.\nWhen 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.\nWhy Work at CDR?\nMission-Driven Work: Every role supports children, families, and the staff who serve them\n\nSupportive Culture: Join a collaborative, respectful, and caring team\n\nOutstanding Benefits: Generous leave, paid holidays, and a 6% non-contributory 401k plan\n\nStability & Impact: A vital role that directly supports daily operations and long-term success\n\nWork-Life Balance: We value responsiveness while recognizing the importance of balance\nIf you’re passionate about creating safe, well-run spaces that allow mission-driven work to thrive, we encourage you to apply and become part of the heart of CDR.\nCDR is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug-Free Workplace.\n\n8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Monday through Friday","company":"Childdevelopmentresources","rawCompany":"childdevelopmentresources","city":"Williamsburg","state":"VA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-15T14:31:18.695Z","occupations":[{"code":"39-9011.00","title":"Childcare Workers","slug":"childcare-workers"},{"code":"25-2011.00","title":"Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education","slug":"preschool-teachers-except-special-education"},{"code":"11-9031.00","title":"Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare","slug":"education-and-childcare-administrators-preschool-and-daycare"}],"industries":[{"code":"624410","title":"Child Care Services","slug":"child-care-services"},{"code":"624110","title":"Child and Youth Services","slug":"child-and-youth-services"},{"code":"624190","title":"Other Individual and Family Services","slug":"other-individual-and-family-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Developmental Playgroup Assistant","description":"About Us:\nAt Child Development Resources (CDR), we believe every child deserves a strong start. 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