The Vermont Afterschool Professional Credential recognizes individuals at the Developing Phase of the Afterschool Career Pathway.
It recognizes that afterschool professionals have the knowledge and skills to:
- Maintain a safe and healthy environment for schoolage children.
- Incorporate educational experiences into the out-of-school hours.
- Support social and emotional development and provide positive guidance to children.
- Establish positive relationships with families and the community.
- Ensure a well-run, purposeful program that is responsive to the needs of the participants.
- Maintain a commitment to professionalism.
Candidates submit a completed application with:
- Documentation of 500 hours of work experience in school age programs,
- Transcript showing they completed two 3-credit, on-line Afterschool courses at CCV: (1) Introduction to After school Education & Care and (2) Development of the School-Age Child.
- A professional portfolio which includes recommendation letters, a self-assessment and other documentation
- Documentation of 46 additional training hours in the Core Competency areas, broken down as follows:
- Curriculum & Learning Environment (16 hours)
- Families & Community (6 hours)
- Healthy & Safe Environments (6 hours)
- Professionalism & Program Organization (6 hours)
- Electives (12 hours – candidate chooses how to distribute hours across Core Competency areas)
When you are awarded the credential, you may also receive a Recognition Bonus from the Child Development Division.
The Vermont Northern Lights Career Development Center works with many partners to unify and enhance the professional development system for early childhood and afterschool professionals in Vermont. It is funded by a grant from the Child Development Division of the Vermont Agency of Human Services. The Community College of Vermont (CCV) and the Vermont Child Care Industry and Careers Council (VCCICC) are co-grantees.
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