CCP Field Counselor Qualifications:

To qualify as a Field Counselor, an individual must meet the following criteria in Education, Experience, and Professionalism through one of the following paths:

Path 1:

• B.A., B.S., or advanced degree in one of the following fields:
  • Child Development
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Early Childhood Special Education that addresses child development, learning from birth through kindergarten, health and safety
  • Family Studies Or other early childhood-related field
• And 1 year of experience in a licensed center-based early childhood program serving children birth through 5 years of age as a teacher, care provider, child life worker, social service provider, or comparable position AND 1 year of experience related to assisting in or having primary responsibility for the professional development of another adult.

Path 2:

• Associate degree in one of the following fields:

• Child Development
• Early Childhood Education
• Or other early childhood-related field

• And 2 years of experience in a licensed center-based early childhood program serving children birth through 5 years of age as a teacher, care provider, child life worker, social service provider, or comparable position AND 2 years of experience related to assisting in or having primary responsibility for the professional development of another adult.

Path 3:

• Current Certified Childcare Professional (CCP) 
• 18 college credit hours in early childhood education or child development focusing on children birth through 5 years of age
• And 4 years of experience in a licensed center-based early childhood program serving children birth through 5 years of age as a teacher, care provider, child life worker, social service provider, or comparable position
• And 2 years of experience related to assisting in or having primary responsibility for the professional development of another adult.

Professional Experience:

• Relate to the broad diversity of individuals representing a variety of cultural, regional, and socio-economic backgrounds working in early childhood settings
• Have the ability to organize and facilitate learning activities, discussions, seminars, and problem-solving sessions with adults
• Understand and can articulate local and national regulations, standards, and guidelines related to early childhood programs serving children between birth and 5 years of age
• Be able to speak, read, and write English at a level that permits a CCP Field Counselor to carry out his/her duties and responsibilities

Conflicts of Interest Stipulations

• A CCP Candidate may not choose a Field Counselor that shares ANY of the following relationships, as these are recognized by The NECPA Commission as a conflict of interest:

• Director
• Co-Worker
• Spouse
• Immediate or Extended Family Member

If you are ready to enhance your career and assist local educators, please submit the below application to [email protected]

Please contact our office with any questions at 855-706-3272 ext 101.

CCP Field Counselor Application