Coursework equivalent to a major related to Early Childhood Education includes but is not limited to the following: Teaching credentials: licensure or certification by the state for Pre-K teachers recognized by the local school district or state education agency as qualifying teachers to teach pre-school children in that school district or state if the individual has at least 500 clock hours of experience in an early childhood setting teaching pre-school aged children. The Center Director is responsible for the general and day-to-day operations of a Head Start/Early Head Start center covering multiple classrooms, coordinating, overseeing and teaching duties, communicating with parents and the community.