Early Childhood Education Program Decision Chart

Use this chart to assist you in deciding which Early Childhood Education (ECE) program is right for you.

Looking for a career asConsider this ECE program
  • Substitute Teacher
  • Assistant Teacher
Effective Teacher Training (non-credit) Course
  • Infant/Toddler Teacher/Caregiver
  • Child Care Provider in Center Based Care
  • Family Child Care Provider
Infant Toddler Care Certificate
  • Preschool teacher
  • Child Care provider in Center Based Care
  • Family Child Care Provider
  • Before/after school care provider
Preschool Certificate
  • Child Care Center Director
  • Child Care Center Assistant Director
  • Child Care Center Manager
Administration Certificate
  • Lead Teacher in Child Care Center
  • Family Child Care Provider
  • Level 2 Child Care Center Director
  • Assistant Teacher in Public School
  • Head Start/Early Head Start
  • Child Care Center Teacher
  • Before/After School Provider
AAS Degree - Non-Transfer
  • Level 3 Child Care Center Director
  • Positions in non-school settings and agencies such as CCSA, DCDEE, and United Way.
AAS Degree - Transfer, Non-licensure track
 
  • Teacher in NC public school pre-K or kindergarten
  • Lead Teacher in NC PreK or Durham PreK
  • Level 3 Child Care Center Director
  • Opportunities in non-school settings and agencies
AAS Degree - Transfer, Birth to Kindergarten licensure track
Associate in Science in Teacher Preparation
Associate in Arts in Teacher Preparation

 

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