Educational Requirements Minimum State requirements must be met at all times (A copy of the State regulations is available in the school office and in the Vice President Personnel's manual). All teachers must meet the 15 hour Health and Safety State requirement, including CPR. TOPS values continuing education and encourages all teachers to meet NAEYC accredidation standards. The following qualifications are strongly recommended. Director: BS or BA in ECE or elementary education with early childhood education inclusion; the ability to obtain a California Child Center Permit; completion of Administration course in ECE; and work experience. Teacher: BS or BA in ECE or elementary education credential with early childhood education inclusion; or BS or BA in another field plus the equivalent of a community college nursery school certificate (24 units of ECE). Playgroup Teacher, Assistant Playgroup Teacher, and Head Substitute Teacher: Must meet State teaching requirements at a minimum. Exceptions to TOPS Educational requirements for "Teacher" may be considererd at the Director's and Personel Committee's discretion. NAEYC and State standards must continue to be met at all times.