The Council is a fantastic place to work—just ask our staff members, many of whom have been with the Council for more than 10 years. We’re the only national and international ECE credentialing organization and have issued nearly 1 million Child Development Associate® (CDA) credentials. We are dedicated to getting young children of all socio-economic backgrounds off to a great start in life. And, we are committed to social equity, diversity and inclusion, ensuring women and people of color have full opportunity to serve in leadership positions.

The Values that Define Us

- We embrace growth by striving for continuous improvement, high quality work, informed decision making and commitment to delivering exceptional results.

- We have integrity by demonstrating honesty, ethics and accountability in all actions and decisions.

- We are respectful by treating each other with dignity, valuing diverse perspectives and fostering an inclusive environment.

- We communicate effectively by promoting open and honest communication, sharing information, and being accountable for actions.

- We are united by encouraging teamwork, collaboration and a sense of belonging to achieve shared goals.

Would you like to help ensure the youngest and most vulnerable of our population receive the best care possible? Are you passionate about helping the early childhood education (ECE) community succeed in nurturing ECE professionals? Do you want to feel your work is having a positive impact on the world? Then come join us.