california: I have my BA in Communications and have been working in South Korea as a kindergarten and elementary school teacher for 15 months. I teach English, Art, Science and Cooking. I would like to move to California and work in a preschool, what sort of certifications would I need to teach there? How long does it take to get the certifications?|||You need the minimum of 12 ECE Early Child Education units which can be obtained at any community college. It will take about a year to finish the 12 units. They are known as the "core units" that have different names depending on the college. Also there is permit that most centers in California are looking for, which you can apply for after the school, at http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/CREDS/child-dev-permits.html. The website will give you more information on the units and level of preschool teacher you can be.|||you need an associate degree in early childhood development to become a teacher . These courses can also help: Child development Classroom management and behavior Curriculum methods Instructional design Instructional resources and technology Parent-child relations go to this website.www.ownadaycare.com. they offer a free mini course in starting your career|||You need at least 12 units of Early Childhood Development to be a teacher. Some school will require you continue to go to school and get your AA in Early Childhood Development.