They maintain facility budget and purchase instructional materials or teaching aids and hire teaching and service staff. They review and evaluate facility activities to ensure conformance to state and local regulations. Some are willing to accept an associate degree. Almost all employers require 1-5 years of prior experience. Many employers are willing to accept training as a substitute for experience.
Promotions usually take the form of higher earnings.
Refer to training programs offered by California State University, Sacramento, Chapman University, Chapman University-Diamond Springs Learning Center, Montessori Teachers College, National University, University of California, Davis, and University of Phoenix. Almost all employers provide medical insurance and other benefits, including a vacation and sick leave. Most also provide dental insurance. Many provide child care benefits. Some provide a retirement plan.