The Teacher - Certificate of Achievement – Level 2 (24 units) fulfills the ECE requirements for the Child Development Teacher permit. To qualify for the Child Development Teacher permit issued by the California Department of Education, students will also need an additional¹ 16 units from approved General Education (GE) courses in order to meet the California Department of Education requirements. The Child Development Teacher permit authorizes the holder to provide service in the care, development, and instruction of children in a child care and development program, and supervise a CDP Associate Teacher, a CDP Assistant, and an aide.

Program Learning Outcomes:

- Describe important milestones of a child’s physical, intellectual, emotional, and social growth and development.

- Explain the effects of family–staff relationships, family members, and the community on physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development of the child.

- Plan and assess developmentally appropriate learning environments that support children’s health, safety, and holistic development.

- Reflect on and critically assess one’s own teaching experiences in the classroom to inform practice and improve skills in working with children.

Careers Opportunities:

- Child Care Assistant

- Child Care Associate Teacher

- Child Care Teacher

- Child Care Master Teacher

- Infant-Toddler Specialist

- Children’s Center Teacher

- Family Child Care Provider

- Early Care Setting Program Director/Administrator