ECE endorsement better than associates degree for early childhood education.?

Question

I want to apply for a preschool job but it says an early childhood education endorsement is required. I graduate college with a asociate of science degree in early childhood education in Michigan. Would this qualify me for this preschool job or is it a seperate degree to get the endorsement? How do I get it? This is really important for me and my career. Thanks in advanced.

Answer 1

Try the following website - lists educational requirements all states - www.nccic.org Another good site for teacher quals is NAEYC

Answer 2

My guess is that they are looking for someone with what in my state is called Early Childhood Certification, which means a four year degree and teacher certification. However, every state is different. Why not call State Ed in Michigan and clarify?

Answer 3

You are qualified for the job.  I think the words "degree" and "endorsement" are interchangeable here.  You have done the right thing, an ECE degree is a two year college degree.  I would call on Monday morning and ask the people who have placed the ad.  Don't be embarrassed to ask,  you definitely qualify.  

Answer 4

The endorsement would mean that you will need more education.  I am working on my master's in early childhood in Michigan.  There are about 5 classes that get you an endorsement in the program I am in, and then if you continue on, you get  a masters.  You could still get a preschool job without the endorsement, just have to look around for someone who is not looking specifically for the endorsement.   If you wanted to get the endorsement you would need a teaching certificate, which means you would need your bachelors degree, to get  the endorsement.  So the endorsement means more education and most likely if you had it a school district would hire you. Without it, you could look around for private preschools or preschools within child care centers.  Good luck.