Early Childhood Associate Teacher

Program Code: SAC.CDEAT.CA

Program Control Number: 41699

Former Title: Early Childhood Assistant Teacher

Students completing an Early Childhood Associate Teacher certificate are qualified to teach in a private child care and development program licensed under Title 22 of the Department of Social Services. It also counts towards educational requirements for students seeking a Child Development Permit issued by the California Commission of Teaching Credentialing. Students that desire to work in an early childhood setting are required to minimally complete these core classes.

Learning Outcome(s):

1. Understand and apply principles of child development to support the growth and learning of children from birth to age five across all developmental domains.
2. Demonstrate the ability to create and maintain a safe, healthy, and inclusive learning environment using effective guidance and classroom management strategies.
3. Design and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum and activities that support early learning and reflect cultural responsiveness, individual needs, and state learning foundations.