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Memphis and Shelby County Early Educator Career Lattice

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Memphis and Shelby County Early Educator Career Lattice

Avaliable Careers

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Education Level

Master's Degree and Educator Prep Programs
  • Early Childhood Instructional Coach
  • Program Director
  • Administrator for Public Education Department
Build advanced and specialized knowledge in early childhood education.
Bachelor's Degree
  • Public School Teacher
  • Public Pre-K Teacher (VPK, Head Start)
  • Developmental Specialist or Family Counselor
Required for public licensure and endorsements.
Associate Degree
  • Public School Teaching Assistant
  • Community or Center-based Program Director
  • Private Home Pre-K Teacher
Earned from community college, junior college, some Tennessee Colleges or Applied Technology, online university, or some four-year institutions.
Technical Certificate
  • Community or Center-based Pre-K Teacher
  • Public School Classroom Assistant
  • Childcare Center Teaching Assistant
Earn 12-15 credit hours towards Associate Degree, receive necessary credits for CDA renewal.
CDA Credential
  • Home-based Private School Childcare Instructor
  • Home Visitor
  • Public Pre-K Teaching Assistant (VPK, Head Start)
Widely recognized credential in early childhood, stepping stone for career advancement.
High School
  • Center Based Program Teaching Assistant
  • Infant/Toddler Program Teaching Assistant
  • Family Childcare
Earned Diploma/GED.