Associate Teacher

The Child Development Associate Teacher Certificate of Achievement is designed for students intending to work in the Child Development/Early Childhood Education, or similar field. This certificate is for entry level employment working directly with children and families and specific additional requirements for positions within the field are determined by the employer. The Child Development Associate Teacher Certificate of Achievement demonstrates that a student has met the educational requirements to apply for a Child Development Permit at the Associate Teacher level through the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. This certificate also demonstrates that a student has met minimum educational requirements set by Title 22 licensing regulations for the State of California. As a certificate for entry level employment, there are no prerequisites for the courses in this 12-unit certificate.Students completing the Certificate of Achievement in Child Development: Associate Teacher will be able to explain physical, cognitive, and psychosocial domains of young children; and demonstrate basic knowledge of core components for early care and education programs.