AZ Career Development | Early Childhood Teachers & Assistants

You love to work with children—and you do it well. But how can you check to see if you are using the best techniques to offer the best care to your students? And as you continue to grow your career and education, how can you let employers know about your accomplishments?

When you join the Registry, you’ll have all of your educational and employment information in a verified report that can be used for advancing your career.

Blanca Bergeron is a professional in every sense of the word. She returned to school to earn a Bachelor’s in ECE and immerses herself in professional development – taking advantage of seemingly every possible opportunity. Blanca also shares her knowledge with the teachers at her school and others in the community.

Early Childhood Educator Articles

Uploading Documentation Directly into the Registry

The following tutorial will guide you when needing to upload documents into your Registry profile. Click on My Profile under

AZ Early Childhood Network August 22, 2019

Higher Education Q&A for Early Childhood Professionals

Have you been considering going back to school for a degree in early childhood education? Hear from fellow ECE professional

Ysidro Holmes August 14, 2019

Easy Ways to Make Time for Individual Formative Assessment

You are monitoring the progress of your students on a daily basis. You have been taking pictures of your students

Lisa Sutherland July 15, 2019

Applying for a First Things First College Scholarship

The First Things First College Scholarship provides early childhood educators who work with or on behalf of young children (ages

AZ Early Childhood Network July 12, 2019

Featured Tools

Professional Development

Find certifications and classes in your area, as well as upcoming conferences and events that will keep you up-to-date with new developments in the Early Childhood Education field, and help you to meet your yearly continuing education requirements.

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Career Information

Learn more about the variety of career paths available to Early Childhood Education Professionals, both within the classroom and outside of it.

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Standards and Guidelines

Gain the most up-to-date insights and standards for Child Development as defined by the Arizona Department of Education to ensure that you are providing the best care possible to your classes.

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Scholarships and Incentives

There are many funding opportunities available to teachers who are interested in expanding their credentials and taking their career to the next level. Learn more about the scholarships and incentives and if you qualify.

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Early Childhood Community

Become a part of the Early Childhood Community in Arizona! Gain the support of your peers, share advice and lesson ideas, and be the first to know about upcoming events and developments in the field.

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REWARD$ Program

The Professional REWARD$ Program is a First Things First statewide initiative offering a financial incentive to child care professionals working with children birth through age 5. Find out if you qualify by answering a few questions!

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Join the Field

Early childhood educators help children be successful in school and life. Learn how you can be a part of this important work.

Helpful Links

We’ve created a menu of resources specifically for you. From finding scholarships to advancing your education, use the list of resources from the left menu to help you start your career.

Resource Articles | Job Bank | Professional Development | Standards and Guidelines

Join the Registry

If you haven’t already done so, please create a profile for yourself. After doing so, you’ll find the Registry will provide you with a verified report that you can use to promote your career with future employers.

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