There is a need for competent teachers in private and public Early Childhood programs. In addition, opportunities are available to become a head teacher or director of a preschool, children's center, infant-toddler or afterschool program. The Early Childhood Education Program provides all course work needed to be a director in either a private or public childcare program. The report contains a section on Preschool Teachers. They may be required to hold State certification.
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Many employers report an average 21-hour workweek for temporary workers. Almost all employers promote to management jobs. For Marin County, the State of California reports there were 1,080 Early Childhood Education positions in 1995 and predicts 1,220 positions in 2002. That includes an expected 140 new openings plus 120 additional openings due to employee separations by 2002. For more information, please consult the other pages about state licensing and permit options requirements , as well as the comparison of course requirements for each.