Permit Matrix

Child Development Permit Matrix with Alternative Qualification Options Indicated

Permit Title	Education Requirement (Option 1 - for all permits)	Experience Requirement (Applies to Option 1 Only)	Alternative Qualifications (with option numbers indicated)	Authorization	Five Year Renewal
Assistant (Optional)	*Option 1:* 6 units of Early Childhood Education (ECE) or Child Development (CD)	None	*Option 2:* Accredited HERO program (including ROP); or *Option 3:* CCTC approved training.	Assist in the instruction of children under supervision of Associate Teacher or above.	105 hours of professional growth.
Associate Teacher	*Option 1:* 12 units ECE/CD including core courses**	50 days of 3+ hours per day within 2 years	*Option 2:* Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential	May provide instruction and supervise Assistant.	Must meet teacher requirements within 10 years.
Teacher	*Option 1:* 24 units ECE/CD including core courses** plus 16 General Education (GE) units*	175 days of 3+ hours per day within 4 years	*Option 2:* AA or higher in ECE or related field with 3 semester units supervised field experience in ECE setting	May provide instruction and supervise all above (including Aide).	105 hours of professional growth
Master Teacher	*Option 1:* 24 units ECE/CD including core courses** plus 16 GE units* plus 6 specialization units plus 2 adult supervision units	350 days of 3+ hours per day within 4 years	*Option 2:* BA or higher with 12 units of ECE plus 3 units supervised field experience in ECE setting; or	May provide instruction and supervise all above (including Aide). May also serve as coordinator of curriculum and staff development.	105 hours of professional growth