Advanced Level and Degrees -

MS, MA, PhD, EdD

 

Traditional:

- Teacher educator at a two-year college or four-year university

- Child development specialist

- Children guidance specialist

 

Related with further education/training/certification:

- Social worker

- Librarian

- Counselor

- Psychiatrist

National Credential Level -

Child Development Associate (CDA), and Certified Child Care Professional (CCP)

 

Traditional:

- Head Start teacher (CDA required)

- Child care teacher - master teacher

- Teacher assistant in public school classroom (additional college hours required)

- Nursing home aide/worker

Baccalaureate Level -

Bachelors of Science (BS), Bachelors of Arts (BA), and Bachelors of Education (BEd)

 

Traditional:

- Early childhood teacher in public school, Head Start, or child care settings

- Special education teacher

- Administrator in a Head Start program, child care center

 

Related with some positions requiring additional coursework at the baccalaureate level which will be in a field other than early childhood:

- Recreation director/worker/leader

- Adult educator

- Music teacher, musician/entertainer for children

Associate Level -

Associate of Arts (AA), Associate of Science (AS), & Associate of Applied Science (AAS)

 

Traditional:

- Head Start - Early Head Start teacher

- Child care teacher

- Child care center director

 

Related in addition to those listed at the core level:

- Family and human services worker

- Social service aide

- Physical therapy assistant

Basic Level -

Positions may require education and training depending on the position

 

Traditional:

- Child care teaching assistant

- Head Start teacher assistant

- Nanny

 

Related positions which involve working with children in settings other than a child care center, family child care home, Head Start, or public school program may require specialized pre-service training:

- Recreation center assistant

- Camp counselor

- Speal needs child care assistant