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AAS Graduates

Join ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥'s Early Childhood Education (ECED) Program!

Maryland is transforming early childhood education with the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future. Prepare for the future by advancing your career through ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥’s innovative program designed specifically for child care educators and private or public paraprofessionals/instructional aides.

Benefits for Your Career and Program:

  • Certified early childhood education teachers will earn at least $60,000 annually as starting salaries.
  • Equip yourself to meet high-quality standards required for public funding.
  • Help your program qualify for publicly-funded pre-K slots while receiving competitive salaries aligned with public school teachers.
  • Be part of Maryland’s goal to increase high-quality private pre-K providers and staff.

Why Join?

What are the requirements?

  • Associate in Applied Science (AAS) or Associate of Arts in Teaching (AAT) in Early Childhood Education.
  • Currently working/teaching in public/private elementary schools or center-based/home-based child care programs.
  • Please contact us if you have a different degree to see if you qualify.
  • Applications due March 15, 2025.

Don’t Wait—Shape the Future of Early Childhood Education Today!

Join ¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥'s ECE Program and take the first step toward meeting Maryland's Blueprint goals.