Careers for People with an Early Childhood Education Certificate/Degree
A major in Early Childhood Education provides sound preparation for a career with children and families.
- Preschool Teacher
- Elementary School Teacher
- Assistant Teacher
- Infant/Toddler Teacher
- Child Care Provider
- In-home Family Child Care Owner
- Child Advocate Recreation Leader
- Social Worker
- Pediatric Health Specialist ( nurse, physician, etc.)
For further information on California’s requirements for teaching young children, refer to the CTC Permit Matrix.
CTC Permit Information
Wonder what education and experience you need to become a childcare provider or educator of children birth to 5? The California Child Development Permit has information on what the requirements are.