I am a Teaching Assistant in a Center / Family Home and I want to...
become a Head Start Teacher 3

A Head Start Teacher 3 Has the primary responsibility for classroom operation including planning, carrying out activities, maintaining the classroom environment, supervising children; conducts parent/teacher conferences; supervises classroom volunteers; may also supervise teacher assistant. View Head Start Standards for more information https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/policy/45-cfr-chap-xiii

Hiring Requirements:

• 18 years of age 
• have a CDA credential or a WA State Initial Certificate or better

Full Education Requirements:

• Develop a Professional Development plan that will lead to an associate or baccalaureate degree