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

Counting Young Children in the 2020 Census

About 1 million children under age 5 were not counted in the last U.S. Census. For the 2020 Census, everyone’s

AZ Early Childhood Network January 23, 2020

Q & A: Pursuing Higher Education in ECE with Michelle Saint Hilarie

Two decades ago, Michelle Saint Hilarie faced intimidating obstacles in going to college. As the first in her family to

AZ Early Childhood Network December 3, 2019

Brainstorming a Path to Critical Thinking

I was recently working in an early childhood classroom where the teacher was discussing nocturnal animals. After explaining what nocturnal

Lisa Sutherland September 11, 2019

Registering for Professional Development in the Registry

This feature of the Arizona Early Childhood Workforce Registry will list available professional development, workshops, and trainings. You will be

AZ Early Childhood Network August 23, 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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