Advanced Teaching and Administration in Early Child Care Settings

• Understand the roles and responsibilities of site administrators across private and public early childcare programs.
• Develop a complete plan for launching and managing a quality, financially sustainable childcare program.
• Apply all required state licensing regulations for operating an early childcare facility.
• Use effective strategies for supervising, coaching, and mentoring staff, student teachers, parents, and volunteers.
• Apply guidance techniques that support positive adult-child and peer relationships and healthy behavior development.
• Establish and maintain health, nutrition, and safety standards within the early care environment.
• Strengthen family engagement through effective communication and collaborative involvement strategies.

ECE professionals who wish to obtain a teaching and administrative position in a private or public childcare facility, who currently hold a Master Teacher Permit or higher.

Prior to enrolling, please ensure that you meet the following minimum requirements:

• Must hold a Master Teacher Permit or higher

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