The career ladder is a great tool to help you plan the next steps in your career. Your career ladder level is calculated using a combination of your education and your experience in the field.
Each level is determined by your formal education (i.e. CDA, Associates Degree, Bachelor’s Degree) and the steps within each level allow for progression based on experience working with children and families, additional early childhood credentials and NYS Teacher or Administrator Certification.
Here is a sample level:
View the full Career Ladder below: