Level 4

​4.1

• Bachelor's Degree in non-related field and 10 years of experience*
  OR
• Full Montessori Infant-Toddler Certification Credential
  OR
• Full Montessori Early Childhood Certification Credential
  OR

4.2

• Bachelor's Degree in Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education (teaching certification and non-teaching certification)
  OR
• Bachelor's Degree with Alternative Certification (i.e. Option 9)
  OR
• Bachelor's Degree in related field and 1 year of experience*
  OR
• Bachelor's Degree in non-related field and 3 years of experience or any Level 2 requirements

4.3

• Bachelor's Degree and Early Childhood Administrator Director Journey Worker Credential
  OR
• State- issued Microcredential - Level 3: Option B

*Experience must be in a licensed child care program, Head Start program, after school program, or state-funded preschool. You may be asked to have employment experience verified.

**The levels within the early childhood career pathway are designed to be flexible, allowing individuals to progress non-linearly based on experience, education, and demonstrated competencies.