Do you love children? Are you looking for a career where you can use your energy and passion to inspire them? Then NECC’s Early Childhood Director Certificate Program is for you! By enrolling in this unique nine-course program, you can look forward to a rewarding career in the field of early childhood education and care, helping children in various environments as they grow and develop.
Become qualified to apply for early childhood director certification through the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care (EEC).
Graduates of the Early Childhood Education Program will be prepared to assume a professional role in the education of young children. Professional Career Opportunities as state certified Lead Teachers and/or child care center Directors (depending on the length of experience) are available for ECE Program graduates.
State Certified Lead Teachers or Child Care Center Directors can receive more information via the Massachusetts Early Education & Care (EEC) website.
Students who want to teach in public schools and/or who would like more information regarding Massachusetts licensing requirements can visit the Massachusetts Department of Education (DOE) website.
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Wendy Ramirez, a Northern Essex Community College Early Childhood Education major, graduated with a near perfect GPA. Ramirez hopes to transfer to a four-year teaching program and dreams of teaching kindergarten in a local public school. Read Wendy’s story.