Q: What if I don’t have any ECE units? Am I still eligible?
A: Yes. All educators who meet the baseline eligibility of working in the classroom in a Green Tier ELFA program for at least 50% of their scheduled time are eligible for receiving a salary increase. The minimum hourly ‘living wage’ required is $28 an hour for teachers in the classroom.
Q: I received a wage increase but based on my current degree/units earned, and permit level, I believe I am eligible for a higher amount. How do I get a higher salary amount?
A: The estimated and final salary amounts supported by the Early Educator Salary Support Grant are based on what is verified on the CA ECE Workforce Registry. It is critical to have the documents and information in your registry profile reflect the most up-to-date information. It is your responsibility to upload documentation and keep personal, education, and other information up to date. Green Tier centers will have an opportunity to update staff information during the year and report any changes, including staff educational qualifications (e.g., additional ECE units, new teacher permit level, degree attainment, etc.) DEC will fund agencies to adjust applicable teacher wages accordingly.
Q: I earned a degree outside of the United States, how can I have that degree counted toward my educational qualifications?
A: Individuals who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts. This includes any early education units obtained outside of the United States. For more information on transcript evaluation visit the Commission on Teaching Credentialing Website.
Q: How do I apply for a Child Development Permit?
A: For information, workshops and permit appointments please contact CCSF’s Child Development and Family Studies Department at (415) 452-5605, visit MUB 249 at the CCSF Ocean Campus, 50 Phelan Ave., San Francisco or visit their website.
DEC is working with early education agencies eligible for this grant to ensure a successful roll out of this historic compensation initiative and will be monitoring the implementation. This requires a shift in the organizational operations for all agencies administering this grant. We understand that many of you have waited a long time for this opportunity and are eager to benefit from the results, and we are committed to ensure that DEC and its community partners deliver your compensation increases per the established guidelines and agreed upon timeline.