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Level VI: Baccalaureate Degree

Requires a four-year degree with college credits related to child development and learning; family and community relationships; curriculum development, etc.  Also requires a four-year degree in a related field of study combined with relevant work experience and training. They may or may not be providing direct care and education to children.

Education and Training

• Infant and child CPR certification (see glossary for definition) and First Aid if working directly with children.
  
• Completion of a baccalaureate degree program that includes a minimum of 24 college credits of coursework in the Specialty Areas of Education (refer to glossary)
       -or-
  
• Completion of a baccalaureate degree in a related field of study combined with demonstrated work experience and professional training that is relevant to the early childhood field.

Professional Commitment

• Work experience:
       a)  Four years work experience in an early childhood or school-age program,
            -or-
       b)  Supervised field experience as required by a bachelor’s degree program,
            -or-
       c)  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 3 years)

• Maintain infant and child CPR certification and First Aid training, if working with children.
  
• Completion of continuing education that positively contributes to ongoing professional development in the field.
  
• 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 of training at a regional, state or national professional development conference.
  
• Demonstrated leadership that positively contributes to the field of early childhood or school-age care and education.