Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, youth development, human services, public administration, education, or a related field; or a bachelor’s degree in any field combined with substantial experience in early childhood or school-age program operations, such as director, assistant director, education specialist, program coordinator, or experienced lead teacher. One of NYWFC’s most critical responsibilities is maintaining a high-quality training approval system, which ensures that professional development offered across the state is aligned with OCFS regulations, the New York State Core Body of Knowledge (CBK), and best practices in adult learning.