Early Childhood Education Certificate
Shasta College · Redding, CA
- Cost
- $2,057
- Length
- 34 weeks
- Working 6 months later
- Not reported
Program names, program descriptions and occupation titles appear here in English, because that is the only language the federal and state records publish them in. Everything else on this page is translated.
What happened to people who took this
- People enrolled
- 567
- Finished the program
- 74%Based on 300 peopleTypical California program: 85% of 1,951 reportingThat median pools every California program that reported this measure, whatever its length, credential, or field, and leaves out the ones that reported nothing. It is a reference point, not a rating of this program.
- Working 6 months later
- Not reported
- Earnings in one quarter after
- Not reported
The jobs this trains for
This describes the jobs people do, not the classes this program teaches. It comes from the U.S. Department of Labor, which asks people already doing the work. The Department publishes it in English only, so the job names and the sentences below stay in English on this page.
Shrinking -2.8%
California projects this job will shrink over the next ten years. Fewer openings may mean a harder search.
Trains for more than one job. The outlook shown is the weakest of them.
Where California publishes a separate figure for Redding MSA (Shasta County), it appears beneath the statewide one. Statewide stays the headline: people who train here do not necessarily work here.
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other
The Department publishes no list of daily tasks for this job. This is how it describes the work instead.
All postsecondary teachers not listed separately.
- Typical pay in California
- $103,509per year
- Projected openings
- 31,300
- Projected change
- +0.5%
- Usually needs
- Doctoral or professional degree
California publishes no separate figure for this job in Redding MSA. The statewide figures above are the only ones there are.
Getting in
- Experience needed first
- None
- Training after you are hired
- None
No earlier job experience is expected, and new hires are not put through a long training period. For work like this, a program is usually the way in.
These are the federal government's answers for the occupation, not rules this provider sets. California publishes the same two answers for every one of these jobs.
What people in this job actually studied
Most common: Doctorate or professional degree — 49% of the people doing this work.
California says this job usually needs: Doctoral or professional degree. 52% of the people doing it went less far than that.
- No high school diploma
- 0.6%
- High school diploma
- 2%
- Started college, no degree
- 2%
- Two-year degree
- 2%
- Four-year degree
- 15%
- Master's degree
- 31%
- Doctorate or professional degree
- 49%
This counts people already doing this job, across the whole United States. Every other figure on this page is California's, and the federal government publishes no state version of this one. It is what people happen to have, not a rule about who gets hired. A small row does not mean you would be turned away, and a large one is not a promise of a job.
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education
Pay, hiring, and what people studied
Job ads may call this: Teacher · Group Teacher · Infant Teacher · Nursery Teacher
- Teach basic skills, such as color, shape, number and letter recognition, personal hygiene, and social skills.
- Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play.
- Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order.
- Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
Show 4 more things this job involves
- Serve meals and snacks in accordance with nutritional guidelines.
- Attend to children's basic needs by feeding them, dressing them, and changing their diapers.
- Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and needs, determine their priorities for their children, and suggest ways that they can promote learning and development.
- Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental, and social development, such as games, arts and crafts, music, storytelling, and field trips.
What this pays in Redding MSA (Shasta County)
Each bar runs from the lowest-paid tenth to the highest-paid tenth. The darker middle is where half the people are, and the line is the median.
| Area | The lowest-paid tenth earn under | Half earn under | The highest-paid tenth earn over |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redding MSA (Shasta County) | $36,802 | $45,828 | $60,621 |
| Across California | $38,930 | $48,727 | $67,179 |
The federal Bureau of Labor Statistics' 2026 figures for Redding MSA (Shasta County) beside the same figures for the whole state. A region can sit well below or above the statewide spread, and the statewide number is the one most often quoted — so where they differ, the local row is the one that describes the work near this program.
- Typical pay in California
- $48,727per yearRedding MSA: $39,444
- Projected openings
- 80,570Redding MSA: 270
- Projected change
- +13.1%
- Usually needs
- Associate's degree
Getting in
- Experience needed first
- None
- Training after you are hired
- None
No earlier job experience is expected, and new hires are not put through a long training period. For work like this, a program is usually the way in.
What people in this job actually studied
Most common: Four-year degree — 35% of the people doing this work.
California says this job usually needs: Associate's degree. 33% of the people doing it went less far than that.
- No high school diploma
- 2%
- High school diploma
- 14%
- Started college, no degree
- 18%
- Two-year degree
- 12%
- Four-year degree
- 35%
- Master's degree
- 18%
- Doctorate or professional degree
- 2%
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education
Pay, hiring, and what people studied
Job ads may call this: Teacher · Educator · Instructor · Kinder Teacher
- Establish and enforce rules for behavior and policies and procedures to maintain order among students.
- Prepare children for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
- Instruct students individually and in groups, adapting teaching methods to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Demonstrate activities to children.
Show 3 more things this job involves
- Read books to entire classes or to small groups.
- Guide and counsel students with adjustment or academic problems or special academic interests.
- Observe and evaluate children's performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
What this pays in Redding MSA (Shasta County)
Each bar runs from the lowest-paid tenth to the highest-paid tenth. The darker middle is where half the people are, and the line is the median.
| Area | The lowest-paid tenth earn under | Half earn under | The highest-paid tenth earn over |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redding MSA (Shasta County) | $48,768 | $82,805 | $127,379 |
| Across California | $54,700 | $84,861 | $127,882 |
The federal Bureau of Labor Statistics' 2026 figures for Redding MSA (Shasta County) beside the same figures for the whole state. A region can sit well below or above the statewide spread, and the statewide number is the one most often quoted — so where they differ, the local row is the one that describes the work near this program.
- Typical pay in California
- $84,861per yearRedding MSA: $77,583
- Projected openings
- 7,710Redding MSA: 60
- Projected change
- -2.8%
- Usually needs
- Bachelor's degree
Getting in
- Experience needed first
- None
- Training after you are hired
- None
No earlier job experience is expected, and new hires are not put through a long training period. For work like this, a program is usually the way in.
What people in this job actually studied
Most common: Four-year degree — 35% of the people doing this work.
California says this job usually needs: Bachelor's degree. 45% of the people doing it went less far than that.
- No high school diploma
- 2%
- High school diploma
- 14%
- Started college, no degree
- 18%
- Two-year degree
- 12%
- Four-year degree
- 35%
- Master's degree
- 18%
- Doctorate or professional degree
- 2%
Program details
This is a hybrid or blended program providing both in-person and online instruction.
The Early Childhood Education Certificate prepares students to work effectively with young children (ages 0-8) in a variety of care and education settings. After completion of the 24-unit certificate, students qualify for employment as a teacher in licensed childcare settings. When combined with 16 General Education units, it qualifies students to apply for a Child Development Teacher Permit issued by the CA Commission on Teacher Credentialing. This 24-unit certificate is intended to fulfill the ECE requirements for a lower-division program of study transferable to the CSU system. It represents a solid foundation of knowledge and skills applicable to a variety of advanced professional roles, such as K-12 teachers, counselors, and social workers. All certificate requirements must be completed with a C grade or better. This certificate is approved through the California Community College Chancellors Office. Upon satisfactory completion of the listed requirements and filing an application for graduation with Admissions and Records, the students transcript will reflect completion of this certificate.
Someone else may be able to pay for this
This program was on California's Eligible Training Provider List when the state last reported it to the U.S. Department of Labor (2026-08-04). Programs on that list can be paid for through an Individual Training Account. Listings are renewed periodically and can lapse, so a program listed when the state last reported may not be listed today. Ask before you rely on it.
The place to ask is an America's Job Center of California
EDD State of California - ReddingAffiliate site
Phone: 530-225-2185
1325 Pine StRedding, CA 96001about 9.8 miles away
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm
Has a veterans' representative
Smart Workforce CenterComprehensive center
Phone: 530-246-7911
760 Cypress AvenueSuite 210Redding, CA 96001about 10 miles away
Hours: Mon/Tues/Thurs/Fri 8 am-5 pm, Wed 9 am-5 pm. Closed 12 noon-1 pm.
Distances are straight-line, so the drive is longer. Call before you travel: opening hours here are as the federal directory published them, and the state notes its own staff are not present at every location.
Find a center anywhere in California, and check what is on the list today:
CareerOneStop — American Job Center Finder (U.S. DOL) · California EDD — Office Locator · California EDD — Eligible Training Provider List
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