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PAT - Director

4/1/2026

The PAT Director provides strategic leadership and program oversight to ensure high-quality home visiting services. This role includes supervising a team, ensuring compliance with standards, and collaborating with community partners.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

51-200 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

About The Company

Established in 1965, Child Development Resources (CDR) serves more than 1,400 children and their families each year. CDR is a comprehensive resource for physicians, teachers, and parents — in fact, for anyone who has a question about an infant or toddler — in Williamsburg, James City County, York County, and Poquoson. The future of America lies in the children of today. By providing early intervention services and making affordable, high-quality early care and education a priority, we are helping to ensure that the children of today grow up to be productive citizens of tomorrow. Our Purpose Child Development Resources, Inc. (CDR) is a 501 (c)(3) public charity that strives to inspire and empower children, families, and early childhood professionals to reach their full potential, whatever their challenges. Child Development Resources serves families with infants and toddlers from birth to age three in Williamsburg, James City County, York County, and Poquoson, Virginia. Early intervention is absolutely critical, so CDR serves children who: * have disabilities or delays in their development * are at risk because of very low family income * have other risk factors such as premature birth, teen parents, or parental substance abuse * need high-quality child care and development services CDR is an invaluable resource for all parents who have questions or concerns about their infant or toddler. One call to 757.566.TOTS (757.566.8687) opens the door to a whole range of services provided by CDR, as well as referrals to other community organizations. CDR also provides services to expectant parents, teen parents, fathers, child-care providers, and other early childhood professionals. We Train Professionals For more than 25 years, CDR has provided state-of-the-art training and technical assistance to child development professionals throughout the country and across the globe.

About the Role

About Company:

At Child Development Resources (CDR), we empower children and families to thrive by providing high-quality early childhood programs, health services, and family support. We are seeking a dynamic and mission-driven Parents as Teachers (PAT) Director to lead a critical program supporting families with children from birth to age five.

About the Role

The PAT Director provides strategic leadership, program oversight, and team supervision to ensure high-quality, evidence-based home visiting services. This role is responsible for maintaining fidelity to national Parents as Teachers standards while driving continuous quality improvement and strong community partnerships.

What You Will Do

Lead, supervise, and develop a high-performing team of parent educators and staff
Ensure full compliance with PAT national standards, state requirements, and funding guidelines
Oversee program operations, including data collection, reporting, and quality assurance
Collaborate with internal leadership and external partners to strengthen service delivery
Develop and monitor program budgets, goals, and performance outcomes
Build and maintain community partnerships to support families and expand program reach
Prepare reports for leadership, Board of Directors, and funding agencies
Support grant development and identify funding opportunities
Deliver presentations, training, and community outreach initiatives

What You Will Bring

Master’s degree in a human services field (e.g., social work, early childhood education, public health)
3+ years of experience working with children and families in education or health-related services
1–2 years of supervisory or program management experience
Strong knowledge of early childhood development, home visiting, and family-centered services
Experience with compliance, program evaluation, and continuous quality improvement
Excellent leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills
Ability to manage complex programs, balance multiple priorities, and drive results
Commitment to equity, inclusion, and supporting diverse families
Valid driver’s license and ability to travel locally (occasional overnight travel as needed)

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.

Why Work at CDR?

Mission-Driven Work: Every role supports children, families, and the staff who serve them

Supportive Culture: Join a collaborative, respectful, and caring team

Outstanding Benefits: Generous leave, paid holidays, health/dental/vision insurance, and retirement plans

Stability & Impact: A vital role that directly supports daily operations and long-term success

Work-Life Balance: We value responsiveness while recognizing the importance of balance

If 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.

CDR is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug-Free Workplace.

Key Skills

LeadershipCommunicationRelationship BuildingProgram ManagementEarly Childhood DevelopmentHome VisitingFamily-Centered ServicesComplianceProgram EvaluationContinuous Quality ImprovementData CollectionReportingQuality AssuranceGrant DevelopmentCommunity OutreachBudget Management