Lead Teacher II : Candidates must meet the following educational criteria: A bachelor’s degree in early childhood education AND hold ONE of the following Initial/ Professional/Transitional B NYSED teaching certifications: Early Childhood Education Early Childhood Education, Birth – Grade 2. Students with Disabilities, Birth- Grade 2. Childhood Education Childhood Education, Grades 1 – 6. A master’s degree in early childhood education AND hold ONE of the following Initial/ Professional NYSED teaching certifications: Early Childhood Education Early Childhood, Birth- Grade 2. Student with disabilities, Birth–Grade 2. Childhood Education Childhood Education, Grade 1-6.