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Employer and Stakeholder Resource Hub
Employer and Stakeholder Resource Hub
Job Board Posting and Employer Opportunities
Supervised Field Experience and Volunteer Placement Overview
Title 22 Roles and Required ECE Units
Understanding BPPE Approval and Accreditation
Understanding the Student Lifecycle at Theoria
Employer Responsibilities When Hosting Students
Best Practices for Supporting Employees in Coursework
Common Questions from Directors
Partnering with Theoria for Hiring and Volunteers
Get Started with Theoria
Supporting Workforce Development Through Partnership with Theoria Technical College
Employers, directors, and community partners play a key role in shaping the early childhood education workforce. This resource page provides straightforward guidance on how to partner with Theoria Technical College, how to support enrolled employees, and how to understand Title 22 qualifications for staffing. Our goal is to keep the process simple, clear, and fully aligned with California requirements.
Job Board Posting and Employer Opportunities
Directors may submit job postings for aides, teachers, floaters, and administrative roles. Theoria reviews each posting and shares it with current students, alumni, and graduates. This direct connection helps centers fill positions quickly with candidates who are actively working toward Title 22 qualifications.
To submit a job post, directors provide
• job title
• description of duties
• qualifications
• schedule
• compensation
• hiring contact
Theoria publishes listings promptly so centers can reach motivated applicants.
Supervised Field Experience and Volunteer Placement Overview
Supervised field experience is a required instructional component for many of Theoria’s programs. When directors host a student, they become part of the student’s structured learning environment. Students complete instructional hours in licensed or approved early education settings and must apply course concepts directly in the classroom.
Directors or designated leads serve as site supervisors. Their responsibilities include guiding the student, monitoring progress, and completing required forms. Students track hours using official Theoria forms that must be signed in ink.
Hosting a student benefits both the learner and the center by providing additional classroom support and early access to developing talent.
Title 22 Roles and Required ECE Units
Directors often need quick clarity on Title 22 staffing requirements. Theoria’s coursework aligns directly with these requirements and is fully valid for Community Care Licensing.
Teacher’s Aide or Assistant Teacher
Minimum requirement
• 6 ECE units
Recommended Theoria coursework
• Any two of the following
• ECE/CDA 100 Child Growth and Development
• ECE/CDA 200 Child, Family, and Community
• ECE/CDA 300 Program, Curriculum, Theories, Methods, and Materials
Fully Qualified Teacher
Minimum requirement
• 12 ECE units
Required core areas
• Child Growth and Development
• Child, Family, and Community
• Curriculum or Program and Materials
Aligned Theoria courses
• ECE/CDA 100
• ECE/CDA 200
• ECE/CDA 300
A fourth ECE elective is required. The recommended option is ECE/CDA 400 Infant and Toddler, but Theoria offers several qualifying electives that students may choose from.
Site Supervisor or Director Level
Minimum education
• The same 12 units required for teachers
• One additional elective ECE course for a total of 15 units
Recommended elective
• ECE/CDA 400 Infant and Toddler
Administrative requirement
• Theoria’s qualifying administrative course is ECE/CDA 500 Program Administration and Management
Additional administrative coursework is available when needed
• ECE/CDA 510 Adult Leadership and Supervision
These courses meet the Title 22 educational standards for directors.
Understanding the Student Lifecycle at Theoria
Directors often support employees who are concurrently enrolled in coursework. Understanding the student lifecycle helps directors know what to expect.
Enrollment and Orientation
Students complete orientation before beginning coursework so they understand expectations and responsibilities.
Coursework and Format
Theoria courses are delivered online with weekly modules. This format supports working adults and helps them stay organized.
Field Experience
Students complete instructional hours only after the course start date. Directors verify hours, observe performance, and sign forms.
Faculty Oversight
Instructors monitor progress, verify documentation, and award credit. Directors focus only on supervision within the workplace.
Completion
Once all assignments and hours are verified, students move to the next course or complete their program.
Understanding BPPE Approval and Accreditation
Theoria Technical College is fully approved by the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education. BPPE approval is the state requirement that authorizes a college to operate legally in California and issue valid educational credentials. Community Care Licensing accepts Theoria coursework for Title 22 staffing because BPPE approval confirms compliance with state educational standards.
Accreditation is a separate process focused on institutional quality. Theoria is actively pursuing accreditation with the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges and the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training. Accreditation is not required for Title 22 staffing, and all coursework is fully valid today under BPPE approval.
Employer Responsibilities When Hosting Students
Directors who host students have a few important responsibilities.
• Provide a safe, licensed environment
• Assign a qualified site supervisor
• Ensure duties align with instructional learning
• Sign the Timesheet and Student Evaluation Form
• Communicate concerns if any arise
Directors do not grade assignments or manage academic evaluation. They supervise practical learning and verify hours.
Best Practices for Supporting Employees in Coursework
Directors can help employees succeed by:
• having a short check-in conversation at the start of each term
• confirming whether the course requires field experience
• offering opportunities to practice new skills
• reviewing expectations for documentation
• completing required forms on time
• encouraging professional communication and growth
These steps strengthen both the employee and the center.
Common Questions from Directors
Is Theoria recognized by Community Care Licensing?
Yes. All ECE and CDA coursework from Theoria is valid for Title 22 staffing.
Can regular work hours count toward field experience?
Only if the work represents new learning aligned with course objectives.
What forms do directors need to sign?
The Timesheet and the Student Evaluation Form, both with handwritten signatures.
Who verifies completion of hours and assignments?
Faculty. Not directors.
Can field experience hours be paid?
Yes, as long as the duties meet instructional requirements.
Partnering with Theoria for Hiring and Volunteers
Directors may
• post job opportunities
• request volunteers
• request supervised field experience placements
These partnerships strengthen the workforce and connect centers to motivated, prepared students.
Get Started with Theoria
Directors who want to post a job, request volunteers, or host students can contact Theoria’s Student Services team. Contact information will be listed in the final website buildout so you can connect quickly and easily.
Theoria Technical College values its partnerships with childcare programs and is committed to supporting directors, enhancing workforce quality, and preparing Title 22 ready early educators for California’s communities.