Workforce Development

Explore rewarding opportunities in early childhood education. Build your skills, grow your career, and make a lasting difference in the lives of young children.

Careers in early childhood education can take you into a variety of settings, including:

 

  • Child care centers

  • Family child care homes

  • Preschools such as State Preschool programs

  • Kindergarten or Transitional Kindergarten classrooms

  • Elementary schools

 

The Mono County Child Care Council is dedicated to helping future child care providers build their skills and careers right here in Mono County.

Whether you’re just starting out or ready to advance, there’s a clear path to grow your career in early childhood education, and we’re here to help you take the next step.

  • 6 units in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or Child Development (CD)

    • 12 units in ECE/CD, including courses in:

      • Child Growth & Development

      • Child/Family/Community or Child and Family Relations

      • Programs/Curriculum

    • OR Associate Teacher Level Permit or Certificate

    • 24 units in ECE/CD (same core courses as above) plus 16 units of general education (one course each in English/Language Arts, Math or Science, Social Sciences, and Humanities/Fine Arts)

    • OR Teacher Level Permit or Certificate

    • OR Associate’s degree or higher in ECE/CD or related field, plus 3 units of supervised field experience in an ECE/CD setting

  • 24 units in ECE/CD (same core courses as above) plus 16 units of general education (one course each in English/Language Arts, Math or Science, Social Sciences, and Humanities/Fine Arts)

    • 6 additional units in an area of specialization (e.g., Infant/Toddler Care, Bilingual Development, Children with Exceptional Needs, Parent/Teacher Relations, etc.)

    • 2 units of Adult Supervision

    • 350 days of experience in an instructional role within the last 4 years

    OR
    Bachelor’s degree or higher

    • 12 units in ECE/CD

    • 3 units of supervised field experience in an ECE setting

    • Associate’s degree (AA) or 60 college units, including:

      • 24 ECE/CD units (same core courses as above)

      • 6 administration units

      • 2 adult supervision units

    • OR Bachelor’s degree (BA) or higher (any major) with 12 units in ECE/CD and 3 units supervised field experience in an ECE/CD setting

    • OR Administrative or Teaching credential with 12 units in ECE/CD and 3 units supervised field experience in an ECE/CD setting

    • Bachelor’s degree (any major) with:

      • 24 ECE/CD units (same core courses as above)

      • 6 administration units

      • 2 adult supervision units

    • OR Administrative credential with 12 units in ECE/CD and 3 units supervised field experience in an ECE/CD setting

    • OR Teaching credential with 12 units in ECE/CD, 3 units supervised field experience in an ECE/CD setting, and 6 administration units

    • OR Master’s degree in ECE/CD or Child/Human Development

Workforce Pathways Program

The Workforce Pathways Program supports early educators and students in Alpine and Mono Counties with financial stipends for completing key professional milestones – such as coursework, permits, degrees, professional development, and more–during the 2025–2026 program year.

The application period for this year has closed. However, if you have questions about eligibility, future opportunities, or late applications, please contact: Kevin Lian, klian@monocoe.org, (760) 934-0031.

You can still access the orientation materials and FAQs from the September 3 provider meeting below:

Download Workforce Pathways Orientation Materials

Child Development Permit Stipends

The Child Development Training Consortium (CDTC) is now accepting applications for the 2025–2026 Child Development Permit Stipend. The CDTC offers stipends to cover the application fee for a Child Development Permit issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. All permit levels are eligible, from Assistant to Program Director. Applications can be submitted online for faster processing or by paper if preferred. Funding is limited and awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Apply now through the CDTC website.

The Child Development Training Consortium (CDTC) is now accepting applications for the 2025–2026 Educational Support Grant (ESG). This grant helps cover educational costs for students pursuing early childhood education at California Community Colleges that participate in the CDTC. Eligible expenses may include tuition, fees, books, and other approved costs. Funding is limited and awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. The application deadline for Summer/Fall 2025 is October 17, 2025. Apply now through the CDTC website.

Educational Support Grant

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