What is an early childhood development manager and how to become one

Key steps to become an early childhood development manager

1. Explore early childhood development manager education requirements

   Most common early childhood development manager degrees

   Bachelor's

   41.9 %

   Master's

   21.0 %

   Associate

   19.0 %

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2. Start to develop specific early childhood development manager skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Technical Assistance	41.79%
   Child Development	25.18%
   Early Childhood Development	17.97%
   Community Partnerships	3.50%
   Mental Health	3.48%

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3. Complete relevant early childhood development manager training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 2-4 years on post-employment, on-the-job training. New early childhood development managers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as an early childhood development manager based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real early childhood development manager resumes.

4. Research early childhood development manager duties and responsibilities

   • Lead program development for an early childhood education initiative.
   • Have assumed both lead and floating positions, ensuring proper implementation of Montessori and safety guidelines in every classroom.
   • Connect administrative leadership with a trainer for the implementation of the ASQ and ASQ-SE.
   • Administer competency assessments and formal CDA observations.

5. Apply for early childhood development manager jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for an early childhood development manager job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams