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Level IV: Apprentice or Higher Education Coursework

A Level IV practitioner would be someone who has received their Apprentice certification or who has completed some college-level coursework. They may or may not be providing direct care and education to children.

Education and Training

• High school diploma or GED,
  
• Infant and child CPR certification (see glossary for definition), and First Aid training if working directly with children
  
• Completion of:
       a)  Child care and early education apprenticeship training and certification.
            -or-
       b)  A minimum of 12 college credits in early childhood education, family relations (refer to glossary, Required Education Areas)

Professional Commitment

• Experience:
       a)  At least two years of experience working with children in a state registered or licensed child care, preschool, Head Start or school-age program in the last six years;
            -or-
       b)  At least two years of experience promoting the development of other practitioners (i.e. professional roles such as program director, trainer, Head Start education
  coordinator, etc.).
  
• Membership in a recognized professional organization.
  
• Attend a minimum of six hours of training at a regional, state or national professional development conference.
  
• Demonstration of professional leadership is encouraged.

Renewal Requirements (every three years)

• Maintain infant and child CPR certification and First Aid training, if working withchildren.
  
• Completion of continuing education that positively contributes to ongoing professional development in the field of early childhood education or family relations.
  
• Work directly with children in a state registered or licensed child care, preschool, Head Start or school-age program; or provide leadership and/or instruction that contributes to the development of other practitioners (i.e. roles such as program director, education coordinator, trainer, etc.).
  
• Maintain membership in a recognized professional organization.
  
• Attend a minimum of six hours at a regional, state or national professional development conference.