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 as	Consider 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	Child Development 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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