Early Education Pathways
Welcome to Early Education Pathways, a comprehensive page designed to provide the guidance and resources to support the journey to become and grow as an educator. This page provides resources based on any starting point where you can learn more about each pathway, its requirements and the available resources to help guide and support your journey.
Instructional Assistant
Assist with the care and instruction of young children in a licensed preschool program.
Associate Teacher
Authorize service in the instruction of children in a child care program and supervise aides.
Preschool Teacher
Provide care and instruction of children in a licensed preschool program and supervise adult staff.
Site Supervisor
Supervise care and instruction of a preschool program that operates at a single site.
Preschool Program Director
Supervise development and instruction at multiple sites, serve as coordinator of curriculum and staff development.
TK Teacher
Provide classroom instruction as the lead teacher in Transitional Kindergarten in a self-contained classroom.
Click here to view the full Child Development Permit Matrix.
Resources for Educators
Need help with tuition?
Educational grants offer financial support to teachers throughout the academic year.
Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK)
UPK is part of a statewide initiative to provide whole child support and increase students’ readiness for school and life.