Minimum Requirements:
Associate’s degree in early childhood education, child development, elementary education, human development/family studies, early childhood special education, or a closely related field from an accredited institution of higher education
OR
Equivalency to an associate’s degree (AA) in early childhood education, which is defined by NAEYC as at least 60 college/university credits with at least 30 college credits in early childhood education, early childhood education, child development, elementary education, human development/family studies, or early childhood special education or a closely related field
Minimum two years of experience teaching young children and/or directing early childhood programs
Demonstrated participation in professional development and/or professional organizations
Preferred qualifications:
Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in early childhood education, child development, elementary education, human development/family studies, early childhood special education, or a closely related field from an accredited institution of higher education
OR
Equivalency of a BA/BS or higher in early childhood education, which is defined by NAEYC as a baccalaureate degree in any discipline with at least 36 college credits in early childhood education, child development, elementary education, human development/family studies, or early childhood special education
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
Ability to design and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum
Ability to understand the NAEYC accreditation process
Ability to model for and mentor undergraduate students and hourly aides
Ability to adhere to the standards of NAEYC accreditation, Better Beginnings, and state licensing regulations
Ability to coordinate and maintain NAEYC accreditation records for the assigned preschool classroom
Ability to provide an aesthetically pleasing, healthy, safe, and well-maintained physical environment
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